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細雪 下

GU QI RUN YI LANG

This masterpiece by a renowned Japanese author tells the story of four sisters from a prestigious family in the Kansai region. While the third sister Yuki's marriage search drives the plot, the novel also explores the intricacies of various characters and the seasons and customs of the region. The novel is a celebration of women, showcasing a rarely depicted aspect of Japanese culture, and is written in a beautiful and refined style. This work has won several prestigious awards, proving the author's broad literary sensibilities beyond his reputation for eroticism.
Publish Date
2011-03-22T00:00:00.000Z
2011-03-22T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1949
Goodreads Rating
4.3
ISBN
9789575229290
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