Books (novels and essays) Japanese literature Crying girl

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Japanese title: 単行本(小説・エッセイ) 日本文学 泣き娘
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Item number: BN141343
Released date: 10 Oct 2020
Maker: Shueisha
著: 小島環

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Japanese Literature
哭女 A woman who is hired to cry at a funeral (a real occupation in China, the Korean Peninsula, and even in Europe). The stage is Chinese during the Tang Dynasty, and the 哭女 "泪飛", which is said to be the best in Japan, is very popular for funerals. At a funeral, you cannot be allowed to be a Yasuko without tears. There is a big cry and praise for the achievements of the deceased shows the status of the family, so at a funeral with a good family, you are hired to be a good 哭女. However, there is a serious secret in 泪飛. The 泪飛 is a boy who knows nothing but the old woman, Uzumi, and 泪飛. Enpi who speaks the name of 泪飛 and appears at the funeral in the form of a woman. Enpi meets the mystery of a couple who died in suspicious circumstances and a group of traitors who made a fuss about the world, and approaches the truth of the mystery. By interacting with people in various circumstances, Enpi gets the sense of the world. It depicts the anguish and growth of a boy who must continue 哭女 in a woman's outfit, and a miraculous friendship with an older noble youth, Seiran. A history and youth mystery novel by a newcomer!