Geisha of Izu

Author: Kawabata Yasunari
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Kawabata Yasunari is renowned as one who inherited the distinctive style of The Tale of Genji. This book collects his short stories such as Dancing Girl of Izu, The Wild Asses, and The Beauty Who Sleeps. Readers are invited to experience the masterpieces of this unique, solitary lyrical writer. Dancing Girl of Izu is an early masterpiece of Kawabata Yasunari and an outstanding short story that has had a profound impact on readers. The plot is simple, describing the story of a young student who encounters a young dancer while traveling alone in Izu. The lush green mountains and clear waters of Izu intertwine with the pure love between the young men and women, creating a harmonious contrast that offers readers a refreshing experience and purifies their hearts, transporting them to a ethereal and beautiful world of aestheticism.
The book also includes Kawabata Yasunari's The Wild Asses, The Beauty Who Sleeps, and The Sound of the Mountain.