Of Dogs and Walls

Name: Of Dogs and Walls
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780241339787
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By Yuko Tsushima

Series: Penguin Modern

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Of Dogs and Walls by Yuko Tsushima is a poignant collection of two novellas exploring themes of family, loneliness, and the passage of time. Through evocative prose, Tsushima delves into the everyday lives of her characters, revealing their inner struggles and quiet moments. Each story unleashes a profound sense of empathy and understanding, reflecting the intricate nuances of human relationships.
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241339787

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 112.0mm

Height: 161.0mm

Weight: 47g

Pages: 64

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Yuko Tsushima was born in Tokyo in 1947, the daughter of the novelist Osamu Dazai, who took his own life when she was one year old. Her prolific literary career began with her first collection of short stories, Shaniku-sai (Carnival), which she published at the age of twenty-four. She won many awards, including the Izumi Kyoka Prize for Literature (1977), the Kawabata Prize (1983) and the Tanizaki Prize (1998). She died in 2016.

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