Tawada, Yoko

The Emissary

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ISBN 13:
9780811227629
author:
Tawada, Yoko
format:
Paperback
publisher:
New Directions Publishing Corporation
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
19.56 x 12.95 x 1.27 centimetres
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Fiction & Literature
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 6 working days
£12.67

Description

Yoko Tawada's novel explores a world that has been severely impacted by disaster. In this post-Fukushima society, children are weak and frail, while the elderly are strong and compassionate. Mumei, a young boy living with his grandfather Yoshiro, is a source of hope despite his own fragility. Tawada deftly turns the concept of "the curse" on its head, creating a playful and joyful novel from a dystopian one. With a unique perspective, she crafts a story that is both humorous and poignant. This book offers a thought-provoking meditation on mortality and the human condition, presented in a light-hearted and engaging manner.

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