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deftly balanced
the poem’s major themes
Now recognized as a modern classic
in the least amount of time possible
To make these topics more exciting and impactful
Barefoot Gen Melissa Iwai deftly balancedThe reissue of this classic manga's first volume has impeccable timing. It recounts the bombing of Hiroshima from the perspective of a young boy, Gen, and his family. But the book's themes (the physical and psychological damage ordinary people suffer from war's realities) ring chillingly true today. Despite its harrowing nature, this work is invaluable for the lessons it offers in history, humanity and compassion. Published to coincide with the 60th