Description
In this provocative novel, a middle-aged couple navigates the quiet desperation of a marriage devoid of passion, each harboring unspoken desires and suspicions. When the wife stumbles upon the key to her husband's private diary, she unlocks not only his hidden thoughts of jealousy and voyeurism but also a profound understanding of his soul. This discovery ignites a dangerous game of revelation and deception, as both partners begin to write with the unspoken intention of being read. Junichiro Tanizaki masterfully explores themes of intimacy, obsession, and the complex dynamics of marital relationships in this darkly humorous and psychologically charged narrative.
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paperback
Vintage
Published Sep 14, 2004
370 pages
ISBN: 9781400079001
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First Published
1956
Language
eng
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