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Exploring the complexities of love and identity, this collection features nine poignant stories and a brief play by Japan's first Nobel laureate. Kawabata's clear narrative style reveals the struggles of suburban lovers who grapple with self-knowledge and emotional connection. Noteworthy tales include "Silence," a Kafkaesque reflection on an elderly novelist's isolation, and the title story, where a separated couple confronts their lost past. This beautifully spare work delves into themes of art, loss, and the passage of time, showcasing Kawabata's mastery.
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First Snow on Fuji, Kawabata Yasunari
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- 2000
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- Title
- First Snow on Fuji
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kawabata Yasunari
- Publisher
- Catapult
- Publisher
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 246
- ISBN13
- 9781582431055
- Category
- Ecology
- Description
- Exploring the complexities of love and identity, this collection features nine poignant stories and a brief play by Japan's first Nobel laureate. Kawabata's clear narrative style reveals the struggles of suburban lovers who grapple with self-knowledge and emotional connection. Noteworthy tales include "Silence," a Kafkaesque reflection on an elderly novelist's isolation, and the title story, where a separated couple confronts their lost past. This beautifully spare work delves into themes of art, loss, and the passage of time, showcasing Kawabata's mastery.