Description
In this profound and deeply personal novel, Kenzaburo Oe masterfully blurs the lines between memoir and fiction to explore the complexities of family and the burdens of genius. Narrated by Ma-chan, a young woman on the cusp of adulthood, the story centers on her unconventional family: a celebrated novelist father, a profoundly disabled brother with an extraordinary gift for music, and a mother whose life revolves around their care. When her father departs for an academic post abroad, Ma-chan is thrust into the role of caretaker, forcing her to confront the intricate emotional landscape of her family and her own place within it. Oe's signature blend of unflinching honesty and lyrical prose illuminates the quiet struggles and unexpected beauty found in the most intimate of human relationships.
Available Editions
paperback
Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated
Published Jan 1, 1998
269 pages
ISBN: 9780802195425
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Details
First Published
1990
Language
eng
Translation
From: jpn
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A Quiet Life by Kenzaburo Oe.