About the Author
Yasunari Kawabata
ISBN 9780141192611
Rs. 800
Penguin Classics
Beauty and Sadness
Who it's for: Readers of literary and psychological fiction
Yasunari Kawabata's Beauty and Sadness is a haunting novel that delves into themes of love, loss, and artistic obsession. Middle-aged writer Oki reconnects with his former lover, Otoko, years after their affair. Otoko, now an acclaimed painter, is accompanied by her young protégé, who harbors dark desires, leading to a complex and poignant entanglement of past and present relationships.Why You Should Read? Explores unrequited love, memory, and revenge through delicate, lyrical prose. Offers profound insights into Japanese aesthetics, the human condition, and the intertwining of beauty and sorrow. A compelling and introspective read for those interested in psychological and literary fiction.
Highlights
- Delves into themes of love, loss, and artistic obsession
- Features a middle-aged writer and his former lover, now an acclaimed painter
- Explores unrequited love, memory, and revenge
- Lyrical prose with insights into Japanese aesthetics
- Translated by Howard Hibbett, published by Penguin Classics
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Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It follows a middle-aged writer who reconnects with his former lover, now a painter, leading to a complex entanglement involving her young protégé.
Who is the author?
Yasunari Kawabata, a Japanese author, with translation by Howard Hibbett.
What themes does it explore?
It explores love, loss, artistic obsession, unrequited love, memory, and revenge.
Is it part of a series?
No, it is a standalone novel.
What is the reading level?
It is suitable for general readers interested in literary fiction.