“To the extent that I had come to understand that despair does not necessarily result in annihilation, that one can go on as usual in spite of it, I had become hardened. Was this what it means to be an adult, to live with ugly ambiguities? I didn't like it, but it made it easier to go on.”
This volume compiles three distinct plays, showcasing a variety of styles and themes in theater. more
Banana Yoshimoto is a Japanese writer celebrated for her minimalist and introspective style. Born on July 24, 1964, she gained prominence in the 1990s with her novel 'Kitchen'. Yoshimoto's works often delve into themes of loneliness, youth, and the complexities of human relationships. more
“It is never too late or too soon. It is when it is supposed to be.”
“Teenage rebellion is for suburban schoolchildren. Get over it.”
“It's amazing how large the things are that it's possible to overlook.”
“Women had a tendency to see what they wanted to see i men, at least in the beginning”