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The Izu Dancer

And Other Stories
By Yasunari Kawabata and Yasushi Inoue
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A classic work of Japanese literature, The Izu Dancer by Yasunari Kawabata tells the poignant story of a young student travelling through the Izu Peninsula. During his journey, he encounters a troupe of itinerant performers, including a beautiful young dancer. As he becomes drawn to the simplicity and camaraderie of their lives, his interactions offer him deeper reflections on love, youth, and fleeting connections.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy beautifully written stories that explore themes of fleeting beauty and transient encounters. Set against the backdrop of rural Japan, it captivates with its delicate portrayal of an adolescent journey, touching on innocence, longing, and the ephemeral nature of human connections.

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The Izu Dancer

The Izu Dancer , Yasunari Kawabata's first work to bring him recognition as a writer, is a novella about six Izu Peninsula travellers. As the six travellers journey together, intimacy develops and friendship overcomes class differences. Capturing the shy eroticism of adolescence, The Izu Dancer is a charming picture of the times.

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The Izu Dancer, Yasunari Kawabata's first work to bring him recognition as a writer, is a novella about six Izu Peninsula travellers. As the six travellers journey together, intimacy develops and friendship overcomes class differences. Capturing the shy eroticism of adolescence, The Izu Dancer is a charming picture of the times.

Yasushi Inoue's The Counterfeiter, although set in modern times, poses universal questions that transcend culture and era. Obasute and The Full Moon both explore themes of separation, loneliness, and isolation. Through the gloomy tales, Inoue's compassion shines, revealing yet another aspect of an author known for his vivid precision and economy of words.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9784805307441

Publisher: Tuttle Shokai Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: Japan

Imprint: Tuttle Shokai Inc

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 144

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Yasunari Kawabata Yasushi Inoue

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