In a modern context, Shiroi Heya no Futari (which yes carried a lot of influence from Class S & shoujo novels from then) is really what solidified that setting, and many common tropes. Historically…

The book is a collection of short stories all intending to impart some sort of empathy, wisdom, or other lesson. It strikes a good balance between clearly imparting its message, and not becoming ov...

吉屋信子's 4th published book, it follows a young ちえ仔 from elementary school, through most of her time in 女学校 (post-elementary, 4 year school). The book is written in 1st person mostly, and full of som...

As seems to be true of 少女小説 of the time, it's a 訓話. On the surface, it's a basic (if slightly unbalanced) 三角関係 (love triangle) plot, but...

The imagery and allusions in this book are absolutely beautiful. Very vivid, descriptive, and evocative - visually, and emotionally.