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The Makioka Sisters

By Junichiro Tanizaki
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The Makioka Sisters by Junichiro Tanizaki is a beautifully written novel set in pre-World War II Japan. It follows the lives of four sisters from a once-wealthy Osaka family as they navigate changes in social customs, family duties, and personal desires. Through their experiences, the book explores themes of tradition versus modernity and the intricacies of family relationships amidst societal upheaval.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to intricately woven family sagas that explore themes of tradition, change, and modernity. Set against the backdrop of pre-World War II Japan, the narrative delves into the lives of four sisters, offering a poignant exploration of personal and societal transformations. If you appreciate rich character development and cultural insights, this might be the perfect read for you.

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The Makioka Sisters

Tanizaki's masterpiece is the story of four sisters, and the declining fortunes of a traditional Japanese family. It is a loving and nostalgic recreation of the sumptuous, intricate upper-class life of Osaka immediately before World War Two. With surgical precision, Tanizaki lays bare the sinews of pride, and brings a vanished era to vibrant life.

'The outstanding Japanese novelist of the century...The Makioka Sisters is his greatest book' Edmund White, New York Times Book Review

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The outstanding Japanese novelist of the century... The Makioka Sisters is his greatest book — Edmund White, New York Times Book Review

Tanizaki's masterpiece is the story of four sisters, and the declining fortunes of a traditional Japanese family. It is a loving and nostalgic recreation of the sumptuous, intricate upper-class life of Osaka immediately before World War Two. With surgical precision, Tanizaki lays bare the sinews of pride, and brings a vanished era to vibrant life.

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The Makioka Sisters by Junichiro Tanizaki is celebrated for its exquisite craftsmanship and its portrayal of a turbulent era. Set during the 1940s and 1950s, the book is often regarded as one of the greatest works of the 20th century. It is known for its complex narrative, rich details, and a blend of nostalgia and objectivity, depicting both the allure and challenges of a changing society. The novel is praised for its subtlety, emotional depth, and its elegiac tone, capturing the period's shift towards modernity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749397104

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 July 1993

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 397g

Pages: 576

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About the Author

Junichiro Tanizaki was one of Japan's greatest twentienth century novelists. Born in 1886 in Tokyo, his first published work - a one-act play - appeared in 1910 in a literary magazine he helped to found. Tanizaki lived in the cosmopolitan Tokyo area until the earthquake of 1923, when he moved to the Kyoto-Osaka region and became absorbed in Japan's past. All his most important works were written after 1923, among them Some Prefer Nettles (1929), The Secret History of the Lord of Musashi (1935), several modern versions of The Tale of Genji (1941, 1954 and 1965), The Makioka Sisters, The Key (1956) and Diary of a Mad Old Man (1961). He was awarded an Imperial Award for Cultural Merit in 1949 and in 1965 he was elected an honorary member of the American Academy and the National Institute of Arts and Letters, the first Japanese writer to receive this honour. Tanizaki died later that same year.

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