An Artist of the Floating World
Description
In post-war Japan, a celebrated painter named Masuji Ono finds his tranquil retirement disturbed by the resurfacing memories of his past. As the nation rebuilds, Ono grapples with a career intertwined with the rise of Japanese militarism, forcing him to confront the legacy of his actions and beliefs. Through a series of poignant recollections and interactions, the novel explores themes of guilt, memory, and the complex relationship between individual responsibility and national identity. Ishiguro masterfully crafts a narrative that delves into the subjective nature of truth and the difficulty of reconciling one's past with the present.
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Gardners Books
Published Jan 1, 2005
208 pages
ISBN: 9780571225361
paperback
Faber & Faber, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2013
208 pages
ISBN: 9780571283873
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Details
First Published
1986
Language
eng
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