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A Cat, a Man, and Two Women (Japan's Modern Writers S.)
A Cat a Man and Two Women - Japan's Modern Writers S.
Author: Jun'Ichiro Tanizaki
Tanizaki has long been regarded as one of the giants of twentieth-century Japanese writing. In the postwar period, most of his works have become known worldwide, and his place in modern literature is as assured as it is eminent. What distinguishes this wonderful new collection--a novella (the title story) and two shorter pieces--is its lighthe...  more »
ISBN-13: 9784770016058
ISBN-10: 4770016050
Publication Date: 3/1992
Pages: 180
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Publisher: Kodansha International (JPN)
Book Type: Paperback
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3 long "short stories" by one of Japan's most important early to mid twentieth century writers; in the title story, a cat is at the center of an odd love triangle; the second story, "The Little Kingdom" provides both psychology and social commentary through its depiction of the suffering of a very poor school-teacher and the reactions of the world around him to his plight; the third story, "Professor Rado" gradually reveals the rather twisted private life of an apparently respectable scholar


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