The Dancing Girl of Izu and Other Stories
Author | : Yasunari Kawabata |
Publisher | : Catapult |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 1998-08-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781887178945 |
ISBN-13 | : 1887178945 |
Rating | : 4/5 (945 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Dancing Girl of Izu and Other Stories written by Yasunari Kawabata and published by Catapult. This book was released on 1998-08-29 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of twenty-three stories from one of the most influential figures in modern Japanese literature. Yasunari Kawabata is widely known for his innovative short stories, some called "palm-of-the-hand" stories short enough to fit into ones palm. This collection reflects Kawabata's keen perception, deceptive simplicity, and the deep melancholy that characterizes much of his work. The stories were written between 1923 and 1929, and many feature autobiographical events and themes that reflect the painful losses he experienced early in his life.