Tanizaki, Jun'ichiro
Quicksand (Vintage Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099485612
- author:
- Tanizaki, Jun'ichiro
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Sonoko Kakiuchi's story is one of obsession and deceit. A cultured Osaka lady in an unfulfilling marriage, she finds herself drawn to the charismatic Mitsuko, a woman whose beauty and cunning are matched only by her malevolent intentions. As Sonoko becomes increasingly entangled with Mitsuko, she sinks deeper into a web of sex, humiliation, and corruption. This is a tale of how one person's obsession can consume another, with devastating consequences. With its multi-layered narrative and exuberant storytelling, Quicksand is a riveting exploration of the darker aspects of human desire.
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