Description
In this profound novel, a celebrated author returns to his childhood village, driven by a lifelong quest to understand the circumstances of his father's death during World War II. Haunted by guilt and the fragmented memories of that fateful day, he seeks a legendary red suitcase rumored to contain the truth, hoping it will unlock the foundation for his final, definitive work. As he grapples with the blurred lines between memory and imagination, and the weight of national and personal trauma, he finds an unexpected path to reconciliation and artistic renewal through the collaborative spirit of avant-garde theater. This is a deeply moving exploration of legacy, mortality, and the redemptive power of storytelling.
Available Editions
paperback
Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated
Published Jan 1, 2015
443 pages
ISBN: 9780802190871
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Details
First Published
2015
Language
eng
Translation
From: jpn
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Death by Water by Kenzaburo Oe.