Description
Shipwrecks by Akira Yoshimura is a haunting and atmospheric novel set in a remote Japanese fishing village where survival is tied to ancient rituals and the sea’s unforgiving nature. The story follows a young boy, Isaku, whose father is sold into indentured servitude, leaving him to provide for his family. As the villagers await the mysterious and dangerous “O-fune-sama” shipwrecks that bring both fortune and curse, Yoshimura paints a vivid portrait of human struggle, superstition, and the fragile balance between life and death. With sparse yet powerful prose, the novel immerses readers in a stark world of poverty, tradition, and the inevitability of fate. A masterpiece of Japanese literature, Shipwrecks is perfect for fans of historical fiction, Japanese classics, and contemplative, atmospheric storytelling.
- Book Cover Type: Paperback
- pages: 176
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- ISBN: 9786227425352
- Persian Title: کتاب ساحل مرگ اثر آکیرا یوشیمورا
