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“Now, I myself am about to cut open my own heart, and drench your face with my blood. And I shall be satisfied if, when my heart stops beating, a new life lodges itself in your breast.”

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Written by Japanese author Junichiro Tanizaki, Kokoro delves into the complexities of the human heart and the intricacies of personal relationships. more

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“The best rendering of the Japanese word "Kokoro" that I have seen is Lafcadio Hearn's, which is "the hear of things." - Edwin McClellan”

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