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ごん狐 (Gon gitsune)

Nankichi Niimi

ごん狐 (Gon gitsune)

ごん狐 (Gon gitsune)

Nankichi Niimi

ごん狐 (Gon gitsune) is a children's story written by Nankichi Niimi in 1932, first published in the magazine 'Akai Tori' when the author was just 18. The tale follows Gon, a lonely fox who longs for connection with a boy named Hyoju, but ultimately faces a tragic fate. This work is notable for its emotional depth and has been widely included in Japanese elementary school curricula, making it a beloved classic in Japan.

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「ごん狐」は、新美南吉(1913-1943)が18歳の時に「赤い鳥」に発表しました。 度々、小学校の国語教科書に採用され、多くの日本人が知る童話です。 一人ぼっちの「ごん」は、やはり、一人ぼっちになった「兵十」との交流を願います。 しかし、...

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Nankichi Niimi

Nankichi Niimi was a Japanese author, sometimes known as the Hans Christian Andersen of Japan.

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