法螺男爵旅土産

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法螺男爵旅土産

by Kuni Sasaki

JA·~54 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

Title: 法螺男爵旅土産 (Horadanshaku tabimiyage)

54:13

Description

Setsusei, a restless youth on the cusp of adulthood, finally receives his father's permission to accompany a sea voyage to Ceylon. The trip quickly turns dramatic when a fierce storm uproots a massive tree, sending it soaring like a feathered bird before it crashes back down, crushing a local chief and his followers. Amid the chaos, an odd couple clutches cucumbers, their presence adding a surreal touch to the already bewildering scene. The ship steadies, and the battered crew reaches the island, greeted with a formal yet curious reception.

Soon after docking, Setsusei is drawn to a tranquil lake where an unsettling rustle catches his attention. He spots a lion prowling the shore and, moments later, a massive crocodile lunges from the water, its jaws opening wide. Armed with a modest cannon loaded with white‑bird ammunition, he attempts a desperate defense, but the animal's roar only heightens the tension. The encounter leaves him teetering between awe and fear, hinting at further perilous adventures ahead.

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Language

ja

Duration

~54 minutes (52K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Masaki Shibata

Release date

Oct 16, 2010

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Kuni Sasaki

Kuni Sasaki

1883–1964

A witty Japanese novelist, translator, and English literature scholar, he helped bring Western humor to new readers while building a literary career of his own. He is especially remembered for his long association with Meiji Gakuin and for translating Mark Twain into Japanese.

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