This is Volume 14 of Soseki's Complete Works, "Literary Theory." It's a book in which Soseki, in his 30s, explored "What is literature?" and compiled it as a literary theory book. He sets the basic structure of literature as "F+f" (F is the subject matter; f is the emotion evoked from it) and explains it using examples from foreign works. There are also descriptions of how to "eliminate the author's presence and encourage the reader's immersion (Soseki uses the word 'illusion')" and so on. It's interesting to see Soseki's struggles in an era when modern Japanese novels were not yet well-developed. However, it's quite voluminous and written in a literary style, so it's not easy to read and requires some effort. Thank you for your consideration. ※ One corner of the outer box is slightly bent due to a fall. Please be aware of this (see photo 10). ※ The book itself is almost like new. ※ Includes a monthly bulletin (by Mr. Ando). ※ The obi (paper band) is also included, but it is torn in the middle, so it is not attached. It will be enclosed for your information when shipped.