Inagaki Taruho
Unusual Fragments
- ISBN 13:
- 9781949641752
- author:
- Inagaki Taruho
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- Two Lines Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 200
- Genre:
- Asian / Japanese Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Unusual Fragments 20th Century Japanese Fiction by Sarah Coolidge This collection of short stories offers a unique perspective on 20th century Japanese literature, exploring themes of alienation and the complexities of human experience. With surprising humor and imagination, the writers in this anthology reveal the often-hidden tensions beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. Through the stories of characters like a young storm-chaser, a tiny man with a devoted wife, and a medical student observing an adolescent boy, Coolidge sheds light on the taboo and feminist themes that defined this era of Japanese literature. By tracing these complex ideas, Coolidge provides a fuller picture of the literary era that produced writers like Osamu Dazai and Kōbō Abe. This anthology is a fascinating insight into the world of 20th century Japanese fiction, revealing the unusual and the unexpected in the stories of a generation.
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