Night on the Galactic Railroad Book by Kenji Miyazawa (Farsi)

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Night on the Galactic Railroad by Kenji Miyazawa is a lyrical, allegorical tale exploring death, friendship, and the meaning of life through the eyes of a child. Set between dream and reality, it follows Giovanni, a lonely boy from a poor town whose mother is ill and whose father has disappeared. On the night of the Milky Way Festival, Giovanni finds himself aboard a cosmic train with his friend Campanella, encountering passengers who have passed beyond death or search for life’s purpose. Each station symbolizes a spiritual or moral stage, and through celestial landscapes and encounters, Giovanni reflects on sacrifice, happiness, and human connection. Drawing on Buddhist and Christian motifs, Miyazawa crafts a poetic journey that resonates with both young and adult readers, asking whether true fulfillment lies in life, death, or selfless compassion.