River Mist and Other Stories

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“River Mist and Other Stories” is a collection of short fiction by Kunikida Doppo, a prominent writer of Japan’s Meiji era. The anthology reflects Doppo’s blend of romanticism and realism, exploring themes like personal failure, nostalgia, nature, and inner struggle.

The title story, River Mist (Kawagiri), follows Ueda Toyokichi, a man who leaves his hometown with high hopes but returns after 20 years, defeated by life’s hardships. Doppo’s vivid descriptions of the mist-covered riverbanks capture both the beauty of nature and the melancholy of unfulfilled dreams. Through this and other stories, Doppo expresses his fascination with human vulnerability, often influenced by English romantic poets like Wordsworth.

The collection showcases Doppo’s talent for introspective storytelling with moments of subtle humor, tragic endings, and philosophical reflection, revealing the author’s own personal trials and emotional evolution.

1 River Mist
2 Old Gen
3 The Bonfire
4 The Deer Hunt
5 Those Unforgettable People
6 The Stars
7 Third Party
8 Woman Trouble
9 Poetic Images
The white cloud over the hill
The two travelers
Barren ground
The wayside plum
10 Phantoms
11 Musashino
12 The Self-Made Man
13 Letter From Yugahara
14 Bird Of Spring
15 Meat And Potatoes