Tanizaki, Junichiro
The Maids
- ISBN 13:
- 9780811228749
- author:
- Tanizaki, Junichiro
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- New Directions Publishing Corporation
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.7 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Family & Relationships, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Maids is a captivating novel that explores the lives of the young women who work in the household of a famous author and his family. Set against the backdrop of turbulent decades, including World War II, the story delves into the daily lives of these maids, revealing their struggles, desires, and relationships.
Through the eyes of the author, Tanizaki, we gain insight into the intricate world of the household, where centuries-old values are slowly disappearing. The novel is a nuanced chronicle of change and loss, yet it is also a witty and psychologically complex exploration of human nature.
The Maids is a richly suggestive and evocative tale that creates an intensely compelling picture of life in a small, elegant household. With its unique blend of sensuality, humor, and pathos, this novel offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those often overlooked - the maids who keep the household running.
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