殉情詩集

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殉情詩集

by Haruo Sato

JA·~10 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total
1

Title: 殉情詩集 (Junjo Shishu)

10:43

Description

A youthful voice discovers poetry at sixteen and, fifteen years later, assembles a modest yet resonant anthology. The verses are split between tender lyricism and the poet’s early attempts to comment on the society of his time, offering a glimpse of the restless curiosity that drove him to write. Though many pieces have been lost to memory, the surviving fragments reveal a sincere desire to soothe the self through song, as if each line were a quiet breath against inner sorrow.

The collection moves through moonlit waters, solitary winter nights, and fleeting blossoms, each image painted with delicate Japanese sensibility. Themes of love, longing, and the ache of separation intertwine with subtle reflections on nature’s cycles, creating an intimate tapestry that feels both personal and timeless. Listeners will be drawn into the poet’s quiet contemplations, hearing the soft echo of a heart that seeks comfort in the simple act of singing its own story.

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Language

ja

Duration

~10 minutes (10K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Sachiko Hill and Kaoru Tanaka

Release date

2012-01-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Haruo Sato

Haruo Sato

1892–1964

Known for lyrical, melancholy writing, this major Japanese poet and novelist moved easily between fantasy, criticism, and deeply reflective fiction. His work helped shape modern Japanese literature across the Taishō and Shōwa eras.

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