風立ちぬ (Kaze Tachinu)
by Tatsuo Hori
'風立ちぬ (Kaze Tachinu)' Summary
The story follows a young man and a young woman who meet in the highlands of Japan. The man is an aspiring writer, and the woman is an artist. They fall in love and become engaged, but the woman soon becomes ill and is diagnosed with a terminal illness. They travel to a sanatorium in the mountainous region of Shinano for treatment, but the woman passes away. A year later, the man returns to the village where he first met his beloved. He spends the winter there, reflecting on his loss and the love they shared. "Kaze Tachinu" (The Wind Rises) is a story about love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. The characters' struggles with illness and death are depicted with both realism and tenderness. The story also highlights the beauty of the Japanese countryside, which serves as a backdrop to the characters' journey of love and loss.Book Details
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