Enchi, Fumiko
The Waiting Years
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099589457
- author:
- Enchi, Fumiko
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 204
- Dimensions:
- 1.6 x 12.9 x 12.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Waiting Years by Fumiko Enchi is a poignant novel set in late nineteenth century Japan. In this powerful and moving story, a devoted wife is tasked with selecting a young girl to become her husband's official mistress.
As Tomo navigates the complexities of her role, she must confront the societal expectations that bind her, while struggling to maintain her own sense of identity and dignity.
Published for the first time in the UK, this novel has been recognised as one of Japan's greatest modern female writers. Its exploration of duty, loyalty, and the human condition continues to resonate with readers today.
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