Yasunari Kawabata- The Old Capital
(Nobel Prize)
The
Old Capital is one of the three novels cited
specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize
for Literature in 1968.
With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling
characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of
Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his
wife, Shige.Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.
About The Author:
Yasunari Kawabata , (11 June 1899 – 16 April 1972) was a Japanese novelist
and short story writer whose spare, lyrical, subtly-shaded prose works won him
the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968, the first Japanese author to receive
the award. His works have enjoyed broad international appeal and are still
widely read.
Product Details
- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Counterpoint; Reprint edition (January 10, 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1593760329
- ISBN-13: 978-1593760328
- Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.5 x 8 inches
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