Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall
Description
In this collection of five evocative short stories, Kazuo Ishiguro explores the intimate landscapes of music, memory, and the quiet hours of the night. Across diverse settings, from sun-drenched Italian squares to the hushed corridors of a Hollywood hotel, characters grapple with pivotal moments of self-discovery and reckoning. Ishiguro masterfully weaves tales of aspiring artists, seasoned performers, and ordinary individuals whose lives are touched by the profound influence of music and the introspection that nightfall often brings. These stories delve into themes of love, loss, ambition, and the elusive nature of happiness, all rendered in Ishiguro's signature understated yet deeply resonant prose.
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paperback
Knopf Canada
Published Jan 1, 2009
ISBN: 9780307397874
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First Published
2009
Language
eng
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