Tanizaki, Jun'ichiro
Some Prefer Nettles (Vintage Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099283379
- author:
- Tanizaki, Jun'ichiro
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Set against the backdrop of 1920s Tokyo, this novel explores the complexities of marriage and cultural identity. Kaname's relationship with his wife Misako is disintegrating, and he finds solace in a lover, while closing his eyes to the possibility that she may do the same.
In an attempt to heal the breach, Misako's father intervenes, seeking to educate Kaname in traditional Japanese aesthetics and sensual pleasure. Meanwhile, a fixation with his father-in-law's mistress is growing within Kaname, adding to the tension and ambiguity of the situation.
This thought-provoking novel offers a nuanced portrayal of Japanese home life, where polite facades often conceal deeper desires and emotions. With its masterful handling of ambiguity, this book provides a chilling insight into the human experience.
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