Exploring Arishima Takeo’s ‘Eijitsu Shōhin’: A Study of Literary Reflections

The purpose of this report is to analyze Arishima Takeo’s novel “Eijitsu Shōhin,” with a focus on its literary reflections and the broader themes it encompasses. Arishima, a prominent figure in early 20th-century Japanese literature, delves into the complexities of human emotion, societal constraints, and the search for authenticity within the confines of modernity. This paper aims