Description
In post-war Japan, a young man finds himself drawn into the complex and shadowed legacy of his deceased father's relationships. As grief and desire intertwine, he becomes entangled with the former mistress of his father and her daughter, navigating a path fraught with guilt and unspoken emotions. Through the delicate ritual of the tea ceremony, this poignant novel explores themes of fate, inheritance, and the haunting persistence of the past. Yasunari Kawabata masterfully crafts a story of profound emotional depth, examining the intricate bonds between generations and the subtle beauty that can coexist with tragedy.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Apr 17, 2025
ISBN: 9780241752098
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Details
First Published
1959
Language
eng
Translation
From: jpn
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Thousand Cranes by Yasunari Kawabata.