“And again, the dark street. The dark, dark street. The women out shopping for the evening meal of course, and baby carriage and the silver bicycle were already painted out by the darkness; most of the commuters too were already in place in their filing-drawer houses. A half-forsaken chasm of time ....”
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Kobo Abe was a Japanese writer known for his surreal and philosophical works. His writing often explored themes of identity, memory, and reality, blending elements of science fiction and psychological fiction. Some of his notable works include 'The Box Man' and 'The Woman in the Dunes'. more
“Someone must play the role of the threat, and someone — the brave protector.”
“He did not become someone else. He became what he had buried.”
“You could cut me open and devour everything that I am. I would let you. I’d ask you to.”
“Everything inside me is in ruins. For you.”