Night on the Galactic Railroad

Night on the Galactic Railroad is a 1927 novel written by Japanese author Kenji Miyazawa. The novel follows Giovanni and Campanella, two young boys who board a train that travels through the galaxy, stopping at various planets along the way. The novel is well-known for its imaginative and philosophical themes, as well as its poetic language and allegorical imagery. As the boys travel through space, they meet various characters who represent various aspects of humanity and ponder the nature of life, death, and the universe.

Night on the Galactic Railroad is a one-of-a-kind work of fiction that combines elements of fantasy, science fiction, and philosophy. The novel is set in a dreamlike world where the lines between reality and fantasy are blurred and the characters are on a physical and spiritual journey through the galaxy. The novel is famous for its poetic language and vivid descriptions of the universe and planets visited by the characters. It also delves into profound themes like the meaning of life, the nature of suffering, and the search for transcendence.

Author: Kenji Miyazawa
Publication date: October 1934
Genre: Children's literature, fantasy, philosophical novel
Goodreads rating: 3.9/5 (2,293 votes)
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