Why people recommend it
Kokoro by Natsume Soseki is a classic masterpiece of Japanese literature that explores isolation, generational change, and the shifting values of Japan during the Meiji period. On the podcast The Book Review in an episode titled From Transcribing for Obama to Writing Her Own Story, released on July 18, 2024, John Williams discussed the publication. During the broadcast, John Williams brought up Natsume Soseki's novel as an integral part of his ongoing summer reading project, which was specifically focused on exploring Japanese literature. He noted that he was actively reading the work and mentioned the author's passing in 1916 while outlining his literary selections for the season. His discussion of the novel contributed to a broader exploration of classic international fiction on the podcast, offering listeners a thoughtful entry point into the rich traditions of Japanese storytelling and the complex psychological themes that continue to resonate with contemporary readers around the world today.
Who recommended it
- John Williams Recommended
John Williams — 1 mention
“so this is the first one I's reading and it's called kokoro k o r o by natsumi soseki who died in 1916”