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A Gentle Novel About Memory, Math, and Human Connection Author : 小川 洋子 Yōko Ogawa English Title : The Housekeeper and the Professor Genre : Japanese Literary Fiction, Human Drama, Mathematical Fiction Recommended for : Fans of quiet, emotional storytelling; language learners looking for a rewarding Japanese novel ✍️ About the Author: Yōko Ogawa Yōko Ogawa (小川 洋子) is one of Japan’s most acclaimed contemporary authors, known for her ability to capture deep human emotions through understated, elegant prose. Her writing often explores themes of memory, trauma, intimacy, and the quiet beauty in daily life. Ogawa has won numerous literary awards in Japan, including the Akutagawa Prize and Yomiuri Prize, and her works have been translated into many languages. The Housekeeper and the Professor is perhaps her most internationally loved novel, praised for its tenderness, originality, and quiet emotional power. 🧮 Book Summary (No Spoilers) 博士の愛した数式 ( The Housekeeper and the Professor ) t...