Description
In a remote Japanese fishing village, the lives of its inhabitants are deeply intertwined with the rhythms of the sea and ancient traditions. A young, impoverished fisherman finds his world consumed by an intense longing for a beautiful and elusive pearl diver, whose grace and spirit captivate him from afar. Their burgeoning, yet uncertain, connection unfolds against a backdrop of natural beauty and the quiet struggles of a community bound by fate and the ocean's bounty. This novel explores themes of love, destiny, and the profound connection between humanity and the natural world.
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paperback
Putnam
Published Jan 1, 1980
182 pages
ISBN: 9780399504877
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Details
First Published
1954
Language
jpn
Translation
From: jpn
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Sound of Waves by Yukio Mishima.