Yamamoto Shugoro Complete Novel Collection 7: Red Beard's Medical Treatment Story and Mumps Story

Even if it is a futile effort... The footnotes add to the depth of the story's enjoyment. Yasumoto Noboru, who unwillingly becomes an apprentice doctor at a sanatorium, rebels against the forcefulness of the head physician known as "Akahige" and is confused by the medical treatment at the sanatorium. However, as he learns of Akahige's hidden beliefs behind his seemingly violent words and actions, he gradually begins to see the truth... This is the pinnacle of medical fiction, also known as the film adaptation by director Kurosawa Akira! Also included is "Otamuku Monogatari," a heartwarming story of downtown human kindness.