Jikinshō
by Ihē Itō
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How does the interplay between human nature and the uncanny elements in Jikinshō reflect traditional Japanese views on morality and transgression?
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In what ways do the botanical and horticultural motifs running through the book serve as a metaphor for the characters' internal desires and corruptions?
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How does Ihē Itō use setting and atmosphere to build tension, and which scene felt the most vividly atmospheric to you?
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