71 results for 'Kazuo Ishiguro'

Kazuo Ishiguro: A Study of His Novels and Short Story Collection. Cynthia F. Wong's in-depth analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's work has been updated to reflect his most recent novels and short story...

Conversations with Kazuo Ishiguro brings together nineteen interviews spanning over two decades, offering a comprehensive portrait of the author's career and influences. These conversations cover...

Kazuo Ishiguro Contemporary Critical Perspectives by Sean Matthews and Sebastian Groes is a comprehensive guide to the works of one of the finest contemporary writers of his generation. This...

Kazuo Ishiguro: New Critical Visions of the Novels presents eighteen fresh perspectives on the author's work. Established and rising critics reassess Ishiguro's novels, exploring universal themes...

A Study Guide for Kazuo Ishiguro's "The Remains of the Day" provides a comprehensive resource for students and scholars. This concise guide includes a plot summary, character analysis, author...

The Cambridge Companion to Kazuo Ishiguro provides an in-depth exploration of the novelist's work, examining his engagement with fundamental questions of humanity and personal responsibility. Through...

This Reader's Guide to Kazuo Ishiguro's novels provides an in-depth analysis of his work, exploring themes and issues that are central to his fiction. From A Pale View of the Hills to Never Let Me...

A concise study guide for Kazuo Ishiguro's "Never Let Me Go". This resource provides a plot summary, character analysis, author biography, and more to support your literature project. It includes...

Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go has sold over a million copies and been translated into more than 40 languages. Its success has been accompanied by a range of critical reactions, from praise for its...

A comprehensive guide to Kazuo Ishiguro's acclaimed novel, perfect for book clubs and literature students alike. This reader's guide provides an in-depth analysis of the novel, including its author,...

GCSE students of English Literature can benefit from in-depth analysis and guidance with this study guide for Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go. The revised curriculum since 2015 is taken into...

This GCSE study guide for English Literature provides a comprehensive understanding of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel "Never Let Me Go". With detailed plot and character analysis, as well as guidance on key...

GCSE REVISION NOTES for Never Let Me Go - Study Guide (All Chapters, Page-by-page Analysis) by Joe Broadfoot is a comprehensive study guide designed to support GCSE students in their English...

Kazuo Ohno's World From Without & Within brings together two distinct but related works, offering a unique insight into the life and art of a pioneering figure in modern dance. The book features an...

The Unconsoled, a novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, follows the story of Ryder, a renowned pianist who arrives in a Central European city for a concert he cannot remember agreeing to give. As he navigates a...

A Pale View of Hills by Kazuo Ishiguro In this haunting debut novel, Kazuo Ishiguro explores the complexities of memory, guilt, and psychological trauma. Set against the backdrop of post-war Japan,...

Axl and his wife set out on a perilous journey across a troubled land, driven by a desire to find their long-lost son. As they navigate the mist-shrouded landscape, they confront the harsh realities...

An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo IshiguroA poignant and introspective novel that explores the complexities of memory, identity, and the human condition. Set in post-war Japan, the story...

The Umbrella House Project by Kazuo Shinohara is a unique and fascinating book about one of Japan's most celebrated residential homes. Built in 1961, this small wooden house was designed to reference...

Klara and the Sun is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human connection through the eyes of an unlikely narrator. Set in a world where artificial friends like Klara are a...

This compact book explores the innovative work of two key figures in modern Japanese theatre: Hijikata Tatsumi and Ohno Kazuo. It delves into the founding of butoh, a dance form that emerged from...

The Life-Giving Sword: Kazuo Chiba's Life in Aikido is a deeply personal and inspiring story that spans modern Japanese history. It follows one man's quest to understand and share the modern martial...

A tranquil retirement seems within reach for Masuji Ono, a celebrated painter who fills his days with gardening, family, and quiet evenings with old associates. However, as his memories of the past...

Set in a darkly skewed version of contemporary England, Never Let Me Go is a haunting novel that explores the lives of a group of students growing up at a seemingly idyllic school. Narrated by Kathy,...

A poignant and introspective novel about the life of a butler, set against the backdrop of post-World War II England. The story follows Stevens, who embarks on a day-long drive to reassure himself...

Kathy's life was one of carefully constructed memories, a sheltered past that she had long since left behind. Yet, when two old friends returned to her life, the past began to resurface. As she...

The Summer We Crossed Europe in the Rain by Kazuo Ishiguro A unique collaboration between literary and musical worlds, this collection brings together the song lyrics written by Kazuo Ishiguro for...

This is the story of Kazuo Odachi, a young pilot who was assigned to the Kamikaze Special Attack Corps during World War II. At just 16 years old, he was tasked with sacrificing his life by crashing...

This Nobel Lecture offers a unique insight into Kazuo Ishiguro's thoughts on literature and his own creative process. In this thought-provoking piece, he reflects on his relationship with Japan, the...

In a world where surveillance is constant and everyone spies, a love story of intrigue and deception unfolds. Set in near-future Britain, this literary thriller explores the complexities of human...

Nocturnes by Kazuo IshiguroA quintet of short stories that explore the themes of love, music, and the passing of time. From the piazzas of Italy to the exclusive hotels of Hollywood, the characters...

Ray's visit to his old university friends Charlie and Emily is a task he's been given: to be his usual, unremarkable self, allowing Charlie to shine by comparison. However, as he's surrounded by the...

A collection of essays and reflections from writers who have taught at the University of East Anglia's Creative Writing programme. These pieces offer insights into the craft of writing, as well as...

Graham Swift's latest collection of stories explores the complexities of human experience. Binding these tales together is his instinct for the story of us all, evoking that mysterious body which is...

Hardcover edition of Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. At Hailsham, three friends formed an unbreakable bond, surrounded by the idyllic English countryside. Yet, beneath its serene surface, the...

Rachel Cusk's Coventry offers a unique perspective on the world, one that is both precise and unflinching. This collection of essays gathers her nonfiction writings, which explore themes from family...

Banks' search for answers about his parents' disappearance takes him back to the city of Shanghai, where memories and recollections are proving elusive. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of...

Neon Leviathan is a collection of hard-edged stories about outsiders struggling to survive in a neon-saturated, tech-noir future. From the battlefield to alternate realities and the mean streets of...

The Subjects by Sarah Hopkins is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complex issues surrounding the juvenile justice system. Written from a personal perspective, the book delves into the...

The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro A poignant and humorous exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time, this novel follows Stevens, a long-serving butler, as he embarks on a six-day...

Graham Swift's Making an Elephant is a richly varied collection of essays, portraits, poetry, and reflections on his life in writing. This reissued edition brings together a selection of new material...

A diverse collection of stories that celebrate the power of music to bring people together. This anthology features a range of authors, including Flaubert, Turgenev, Proust and Nabokov, alongside...

Forgiveness An Alternative Account by Matthew Ichihashi Potts is a deeply researched exploration of the complex moral terrain of forgiveness. Potts argues that forgiveness has often been used as a...

This elegant hardcover edition of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel features full-cloth binding, a silk ribbon marker, and an introduction by Salman Rushdie. Published in 2012, it is a deeply personal portrait...

Literary Bioethics: Exploring Our Ethics Through Literature Maren Tova Linett's book offers a unique perspective on bioethics by examining how literature presents and challenges our values regarding...

The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro In the summer of 1956, Stevens, the ageing butler of Darlington Hall, embarks on a leisurely holiday that will take him deep into the English countryside and...

A poignant novel about love and loss, broken dreams and desolate hearts, set against the backdrop of music. Chiang-Sheng Kuo's The Piano Tuner is a powerful exploration of the human experience. The...

This introductory study charts the variety of English-language novel writing in the second half of the twentieth century. It focuses equally on British and Irish novelists, as well as Anglophone...

The Contemporary British Novel Since 2000 explores the works of twenty major British novelists published since 2000. The book is divided into five parts, each examining a different aspect of...

History, Memory, Trauma in Contemporary British and Irish Fiction explores the complex relationships between history, memory, and trauma in selected novels. Beata Piątek examines how these themes are...

Japanese Imperialism in Contemporary English Fiction From Dejima to Malaya by Ching-chih Wang explores how Japanese imperialism is reflected in literary works such as David Mitchell's The Thousand...

Novels by Aliens: Weird Tales and the Twenty-First Century By Kate Marshall The twenty-first century has seen a significant shift in fiction and theory, with a growing interest in the nonhuman and...

The Deliverance of Others: A New Perspective on Literature and Empathy. In an era of increasing globalization, literature plays a crucial role in expanding our understanding of others. However, as we...

Postmodern, Marxist, and Christian Historical Novels: Hope and the Burdens of History offers a unique analysis of how historical novels can help readers understand the burdens of history. Since the...

A Novel by Kazuo Ishiguro Klara and the Sun is a poignant exploration of love and loneliness in a world where artificial intelligence plays an increasingly significant role. This thought-provoking...

Forty years of brilliant publishing have been celebrated with Granta 147, a special edition featuring some of the most acclaimed writers of our time. This collection brings together fiction and...

Rebecca L. Walkowitz explores how modernist literary style has shaped new ways of thinking and acting beyond national boundaries. In this broad-ranging study, she argues that the expansive attitude,...

The Oxford Textual Perspectives series offers in-depth studies of literary texts and their relationship with technology, culture, and community. This book is the first to explore the impact of...

Born Translated: A New Framework for Understanding Translation in Contemporary Literature The contemporary novel is evolving to meet the demands of a global literary landscape. As writers produce...

Rethinking Race and Identity in Contemporary British Fiction by Sara Upstone explores how contemporary fiction is redefining our understanding of race in twenty-first-century Britain. By examining...

Naomi Ishiguro's debut short story collection is a captivating blend of magic and imagination. In this inventive and engagingly quirky world, characters yearn for freedom and flight, and find their...

Lobo solitario y su cachorro 12: Cuando llegue el loboThis manga series follows the adventures of a lone wolf and his dog as they encounter a diverse range of characters, including artists, ronins,...

La noche de los cuchillos is the fifth installment in Kazuo Koike's popular manga series Lobo solitario y su cachorro. This Spanish-language edition was published by Planeta DeAgostini Cómics in 2016...

A historical manga that transports you to another time and place. Frank Miller praises its ability to immerse readers in a world of terror, devastation and grey skies. Kazuo Koike and Gōseki Kojima...

The intersection of literature and law is a fascinating area of study. This concise introduction explores the history, key thinkers, and ideas that shape our understanding of justice and the legal...

Sushi 鮨バイリンガル版 is a comprehensive guide to this popular Japanese delicacy. Renowned sushi chef Kazuo Nagayama shares his personal recipes, accompanied by exquisite photographs that showcase the art...

The Echo by James Smythe Twenty years have passed since the disappearance of the Ishiguro spacecraft, leaving humanity eager to explore the unknown. Two brilliant minds, identical twin brothers Tomas...

The Ashio Riot of 1907: A Social History of Mining in Japan In February 1907, workers at Japan's largest mining concern, the Ashio copper mine, joined together for three days of rioting against their...

Kengan Ashura 01 by Yabako Sandrovich is a gripping manga that explores the darker side of business and conflict resolution. In a world where disputes are settled through brutal hand-to-hand combat,...

Edo Culture: Daily Life and Diversions in Urban Japan, 1600-1868 by Kazuo Nishiyama presents a unique insight into the cultural history of Japan's urban populace during the Tokugawa period. This...

The Stakes of Exposure: Anxious Bodies in Postwar Japanese Art by Namiko Kunimoto explores how artistic practice contributed to political change in post-World War II Japan. Through a close study of...