歯車 [Haguruma] by Ryunosuke Akutagawa
The story follows a man who is plagued by hallucinations and an overwhelming sense of dread as he navigates through his daily life. As he becomes increasingly consumed by his mental turmoil, he perceives the world around him as a series of mechanical gears, symbolizing his loss of control and the mechanistic nature of existence. His struggle with these haunting visions and his inability to escape the oppressive feeling of inevitability lead him to question his own sanity and the meaning of life itself. The narrative delves into themes of existential despair and the fragile boundary between reality and illusion.
- Published
- 1927
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 20-30
- Original Language
- Japanese
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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