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Yasunari Kawabata
ISBN 9780241367186
Rs. 958
Penguin Modern Classics
Dandelions
Who it's for: Readers of literary fiction and Kawabata enthusiasts
Dandelions is one of Yasunari Kawabata's final works, an unfinished novel that delves into themes of perception and human connection. It follows Ineko, a young woman afflicted with "somagnosia," a rare psychological condition that renders certain objects or people invisible to her. The narrative explores the struggles of her mother and fiancé as they navigate her unique reality and the fragile boundaries of their relationships.Why You Should Read? Explores a unique psychological condition and its profound impact on human relationships. Showcases Yasunari Kawabata's distinctive minimalist prose and deeply introspective style. Offers a poignant meditation on the nature of reality, memory, and perception. Provides insight into the later, more experimental period of a Nobel Prize-winning author's oeuvre.
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- One of Kawabata's final, unfinished works
- Explores the rare psychological condition 'somagnosia'
- Focuses on the impact of perception on relationships
- Showcases Kawabata's minimalist, introspective prose
- Insight into the later, experimental period of his career
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Questions about this book
Is this book finished?
No, Dandelions is an unfinished novel, one of Kawabata's final works.
What is somagnosia?
Somagnosia is a rare psychological condition in the book that makes certain objects or people invisible to the affected person, Ineko.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Ineko, a young woman with somagnosia, and her mother and fiancé, who struggle to navigate her unique reality.
What themes does the book explore?
The book explores themes of perception, human connection, reality, and memory, offering a meditation on these concepts.
Why is this book significant?
It provides insight into the later, more experimental period of Kawabata's work, showcasing his distinctive minimalist prose and introspective style.