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The Life of an Amorous Man: A Tale of Love and Desire in Edo-Period Japan

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Japan's first modern novel—an unforgettable exploration of love and desire!

The Life of an Amorous Man is a groundbreaking work by Ihara Saikaku, Japan's first popular novelist. This new unabridged English translation of Saikaku's seminal work includes the 54 illustrations drawn by the author and published in the original Japanese edition.

The story follows Yonosuke, a passionate man whose never-ending quest for pleasure leads him from the glitzy brothels of Edo (modern-day Tokyo) and the ele...