Yoshimoto, Banana
Asleep
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571205370
- author:
- Yoshimoto, Banana
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 127mm X 197mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This enchanting collection of three novellas weaves a mystical and surreal tale of young women bewitched into a spiritual sleep. With a touch of ghost story and Kafkaesque atmosphere, Banana Yoshimoto's "Asleep" is a captivating exploration of the human experience.
Sly and mysterious, these interconnected stories are both a ghost story and a meditation on the nature of reality. Now in paperback, this book from one of the best writers in contemporary international fiction offers a unique reading experience that will linger long after you finish.
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