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Exploring the depths of human emotion, this newly translated collection features twenty-three stories from Yasunari Kawabata, a pivotal figure in modern Japanese literature. His "palm-of-the-hand" stories showcase a unique blend of poetic devices and vivid imagery, revealing the profound feelings beneath everyday life. Written between 1923 and 1929, these narratives draw on autobiographical themes and reflect the author's early life struggles with loss and melancholy, highlighting his remarkable perception and innovative storytelling style.
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The Dancing Girl of Izu and Other Stories, Kawabata Yasunari
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- The Dancing Girl of Izu and Other Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kawabata Yasunari
- Publisher
- Catapult
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 178
- ISBN13
- 9781887178945
- Description
- Exploring the depths of human emotion, this newly translated collection features twenty-three stories from Yasunari Kawabata, a pivotal figure in modern Japanese literature. His "palm-of-the-hand" stories showcase a unique blend of poetic devices and vivid imagery, revealing the profound feelings beneath everyday life. Written between 1923 and 1929, these narratives draw on autobiographical themes and reflect the author's early life struggles with loss and melancholy, highlighting his remarkable perception and innovative storytelling style.