Kenzaburo Oe
A Personal Matter
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802150615
- author:
- Kenzaburo Oe
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- GROVE Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 165
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Personal Matter by Kenzaburō Ōe is a powerful exploration of the human condition. When confronted with an abnormal child, Bird's life is turned upside down, forcing him to confront his own demons and question the very fabric of existence. As he grapples with this impossible decision, Bird's past begins to unravel, revealing a complex web of self-deceit and regret. Through Oe's masterful prose, a deeply unsettling portrait emerges, one that is both hauntingly familiar and profoundly disturbing. This novel has been hailed as a masterpiece of modern literature, offering a searing examination of the human condition that lingers long after the final page is turned.