The House of the Sleeping Beauties
Description
Yasunari Kawabata, Japan's first Nobel laureate in literature, masterfully explores the delicate balance between erotic fantasy and stark reality in this collection of three profound stories. The titular novella introduces Eguchi, an elderly gentleman who frequents a clandestine inn where he can lie beside sleeping young women, a peculiar solace for men who have lost their virility. As Eguchi's visits continue, the narrative delves into the unsettling intersection of sexual desire and the contemplation of mortality, revealing a profound flirtation with death rather than rejuvenation. The other stories, "One Arm" and "Of Birds and Beasts," further examine the unique eroticism and solitary minds of their protagonists, weaving together memory, desire, and unsettling attachments.
Available Editions
paperback
Sphere
Published Jan 1, 1971
144 pages
ISBN: 9780722151341
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Details
First Published
1961
Language
jpn
Translation
From: jpn
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The House of the Sleeping Beauties by Yasunari Kawabata.