Pagine1867–1916 · Tokyo, Japan · also known as Soseki, Natsume Soseki
Natsume Sōseki studied English literature in London before becoming Japan’s great modern novelist. I Am a Cat (1905), narrated by a sardonic cat, and Botchan (1906), about a hot-headed young teacher, are comic classics; Kokoro (1914), a quiet story of friendship, guilt and loneliness, is still a bestseller in Japan. His portrait was on the 1,000-yen note for twenty years.
Begin with Botchan.
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Natsume Sōseki studied English literature in London before becoming Japan’s great modern novelist. I Am a Cat (1905), narrated by a sardonic cat, and Botchan (1906), about a hot-headed young teacher, are comic classics; Kokoro (1914), a quiet story of friendship, guilt and loneliness, is still a bestseller in Japan.
Kokoro is usually considered Natsume Sōseki’s best-known work, followed by Botchan, I Am a Cat.
Most readers start with Botchan.
Both refer to the same writer. Other spellings and names include Soseki, Natsume Soseki.
Yes — 1 of Natsume Sōseki’s books are free to read online in Pagine, the free e-reader and reading tracker.