Description
In the stark, snow-laden landscape of a remote Japanese hot spring town, a wealthy dilettante named Shimamura encounters Komako, a captivating geisha. Their passionate affair unfolds against a backdrop of desolate beauty, a fleeting connection destined for heartbreak. This poignant narrative explores themes of wasted love, ephemeral beauty, and the profound sadness of inevitable loss. Yasunari Kawabata masterfully crafts a story rich in implication, capturing the delicate nuances of human emotion and the transient nature of desire.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage
Published Jan 30, 1996
193 pages
ISBN: 9780679761044
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Details
First Published
1948
Language
jpn
Translation
From: jpn
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Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Snow Country by Yasunari Kawabata.