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100	1		_aTanizaki, Jun'ichiro, _d1886-1965
245	1	0	_a惡魔
246	1		_aAkuma
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-10-03
508			_aProduced by Sachiko Hill and Kaoru Tanaka
520			_a"惡魔" (Akuma) by Jun'ichiro Tanizaki is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work delves into themes of desire, neurosis, and the struggles of modernity faced by the protagonist in urban Japan. Through vivid and complex character portrayals, it explores the psychological turmoil that arises as their lives intertwine in a city brimming with both temptation and anxiety. The narrative centers on Saeki, a young man who has recently transitioned to Tokyo, filled with a sense of dread and despair. He grapples with his feelings for his cousin Teruko, who embodies both allure and danger, while navigating the unsettling presence of his rival, Suzuki. Saeki's internal conflicts are compounded by his escalating alcoholism and the haunting memories of his past. As he becomes increasingly paranoid and obsessed, the world around him transforms into a nightmarish reflection of his fears, with his relationships spiraling into tension. The storyline encapsulates a dark exploration of human desire, identity, and the psychological pressures of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37605
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