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Set in 1920s Japan, the novel follows Kazue, who defies her father's expectations to forge a life of independence. Reflecting on her tumultuous youth in a mountain village, she escapes an arranged marriage after just ten days and embarks on a journey that leads her to Korea and Tokyo. Driven by a desire for experience and love, Kazue navigates various relationships and ultimately embraces writing as a means to assert her identity. This autobiographical work captures her quest for freedom with vivid imagery and emotional depth.
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The Story of a Single Woman, Chiyo Uno
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- The Story of a Single Woman
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Chiyo Uno
- Publisher
- Steerforth Press
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN13
- 9781805332312
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Classics, Japan, Japanese Literature
- Original title
- Aru-hitori-no-onna-no-hanashi
- Rating
- 3.75 out of 5
- Description
- Set in 1920s Japan, the novel follows Kazue, who defies her father's expectations to forge a life of independence. Reflecting on her tumultuous youth in a mountain village, she escapes an arranged marriage after just ten days and embarks on a journey that leads her to Korea and Tokyo. Driven by a desire for experience and love, Kazue navigates various relationships and ultimately embraces writing as a means to assert her identity. This autobiographical work captures her quest for freedom with vivid imagery and emotional depth.