The Three-Cornered World

"The Three-Cornered World" is a novel by Japanese author Natsume Sōseki that explores the complexities of human relationships and inner conflicts. It depicts a young man who becomes entangled with two women, revealing the emotional tensions and moral dilemmas involved in love, friendship, and societal expectations. Through his characters’ experiences, the novel examines how personal desires and social responsibilities often conflict, highlighting the nuanced struggles of individual identity and emotional authenticity within the constraints of society. The "three corners" symbolize the intersecting facets of personal emotion, societal duty, and moral choices faced by individuals.