Mishima, Yukio
Life for Sale (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241333150
- author:
- Mishima, Yukio
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Life for Sale is a darkly comedic and tense novel about a young man who puts his life up for sale in a Tokyo newspaper. Hanio Yamada's decision sets off a series of unpredictable events, including encounters with a vampire woman, a hopeless junkie heiress, and a world of murderous mobsters.
As Hanio follows the orders of his would-be purchasers, he begins to understand the true value of life and whether it's possible to put a price on it. With its unique blend of absurdity and psychological insight, this novel is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.
With its unexpected twists and turns, Life for Sale is a gripping and unsettling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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