“The woman was silent, her eyes on the floor. Shimamura had come to a point where he knew he was only parading his masculine shamelessness, and yet it seemed likely enough that the woman was familiar with the failing and need not be shocked by it. He looked at her. Perhaps it was the rich lashes of the downcast eyes that made her face seem warm and sensuous. She shook her head very slightly, and again a faint blush spread over her face.”
Set in the rural landscapes of Japan, this novel delves into the intricate emotional landscapes of its characters. It weaves a tale of unrequited love and the enduring search for connection amidst the stark beauty of the snow-covered countryside. more
Yasunari Kawabata was a renowned Japanese novelist born on June 14, 1899, and passed away on April 16, 1972. His works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and unique cultural background of Japan, making him an indispensable figure in the history of Japanese literature. more
“But it is one thing to read about dragons and another to meet them.”
“People like you to be something, preferably what they are.”
“All great and precious things are lonely.”
“I will stay in prison till the moss grows on my eye lids rather than disobey God.”