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by Natsume Sōseki

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Is this magical realism? Or have magical realism elements?

Raymond Crane No, this is not a work of magic realism. It is a very real and naturalistic story. Thanks

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Why did Yasui introduce Oyone as his sister?

Raymond Crane Sorry, I cannot answer this. I got the impression that Yasui and Oyone were not married, merely co-habiting, and this may have been taboo at that time…moreSorry, I cannot answer this. I got the impression that Yasui and Oyone were not married, merely co-habiting, and this may have been taboo at that time in Japanese culture, where gender roles were more strict than in other places at that time and compared to this time, 2021.(less)

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