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Desire

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In Desire by Haruki Murakami, the theme of human longing is explored through a collection of short stories that delve into the intricacies of unfulfilled wants and hidden desires. Each tale offers a glimpse into the individuals' lives and their quest for understanding amidst the complex tapestry of emotions and relationships. With Murakami's trademark surreal and introspective style, the collection invites readers to reflect on the nature of yearning and its impact on the human experience.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by tales exploring human longing and attraction. Murakami blends his signature surreal storytelling with deep insights into the complexities of desire, offering a captivating look into the hearts and minds of his characters. You'll likely enjoy this collection if you appreciate introspective narratives paired with a touch of the fantastical.

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Desire

You've just passed someone on the street who could be the love of your life, the person you're destined for - what do you do? In this book, five weird tales unlock the many-tongued language of desire, whether it takes the form of hunger, lust, sudden infatuation or the secret longings of the heart.

Vintage Minis bring you the world's greatest writers on the experiences that make us human - from birth to death and everything in between

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Vintage Minis bring you the world's greatest writers on the experiences that make us human— from birth to death and everything in between.

You've just passed someone on the street who could be the love of your life, the person you're destined for—what do you do? In Murakami's world, you tell them a story. The five weird and wonderful tales collected in Desire each unlock the many-tongued language of desire, whether it takes the form of hunger, lust, sudden infatuation or the secret longings of the heart.

Selected from Haruki Murakami's short story collections: The Elephant Vanishes, Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman, Men Without Women.

VINTAGE MINIS—GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS.

A series of short books by the world's greatest writers on the experiences that make us human.

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Many reviews of Desire by Haruki Murakami praise his talent for crafting poetic depictions of contemporary life and emotions. Fans admire the book for its compelling exploration of human experiences, making it an attractive addition to any bookshelf.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784872632

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 80g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

In 1978, Haruki Murakami was 29 and running a jazz bar in downtown Tokyo. One April day, the impulse to write a novel came to him suddenly while watching a baseball game. That first novel, Hear the Wind Sing, won a new writers' award and was published the following year. More followed, including A Wild Sheep Chase and Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, but it was Norwegian Wood, published in 1987, which turned Murakami from a writer into a phenomenon. His books became bestsellers, were translated into many languages, including English, and the door was thrown wide open to Murakami's unique and addictive fictional universe. Murakami writes with admirable discipline, producing ten pages a day, after which he runs ten kilometres (he began long-distance running in 1982 and has participated in numerous marathons and races), works on translations, and then reads, listens to records and cooks. His passions colour his non-fiction output, from What I Talk About When I Talk About Running to Absolutely On Music, and they also seep into his novels and short stories, providing quotidian moments in his otherwise freewheeling flights of imaginative inquiry. In works such as The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, 1Q84 and Men Without Women, his distinctive blend of the mysterious and the everyday, of melancholy and humour, continues to enchant readers, ensuring Murakami's place as one of the world's most acclaimed and well-loved writers.

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