高野聖 [Kōyahijiri] by Kyōka Izumi
The novel is a mystical and atmospheric tale set in the remote mountains of Japan, where a traveling monk encounters a mysterious woman living in isolation. As the monk listens to her story, he becomes entangled in a world of supernatural occurrences and eerie beauty, reflecting on themes of desire, spirituality, and the boundaries between the human and the otherworldly. The narrative weaves together elements of folklore and the supernatural, creating a haunting exploration of the unknown and the transformative power of nature and solitude.
- Published
- 1900
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- Japanese
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- Alternate Titles
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- The Holy Man of Mount Koya
- The Priest of Koya
- The Saint of Mount Koya
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