Description
In this poignant novel, a humble clerk and his wife navigate the quiet struggles of their life on the fringes of Tokyo, haunted by the consequences of a forbidden marriage and the inability to have children. Their fragile peace is shattered when they must shoulder the educational costs for the clerk's impetuous younger brother, a burden that seems insurmountable. As an unexpected friendship offers a glimmer of hope, it also risks unearthing a past that could force them to abandon their home once more. Seeking solace and a path forward, the clerk embarks on a journey to a remote Zen monastery, hoping to find clarity through meditation in this understated masterpiece by one of Japan's most revered literary figures.
Available Editions
paperback
New York Review Books
Published Jan 1, 2012
227 pages
ISBN: 9781590175873
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Details
First Published
2012
Language
jpn
Translation
From: jpn
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