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Snow Country by Yasunari Kawabata is a timeless literary masterpiece that masterfully captures the delicate intricacies of unfulfilled love and the transcendent beauty of nature.
Set against the enchanting backdrop of Japan's snow-covered landscapes, this poignant narrative follows Shimamura, a weary city dweller on a quest for solace. Here, he meets Komako, a geisha embodying grace and innocence, whose life is confined by the rigid customs of her rural world. Their encounters unveil a tapestry of deep emotions, illustrating the subtle dance of desire and longing.
Kawabata's prose is a breathtaking fusion of precision and lyricism, offering readers a window into the human soul’s complexities. As the seasons shift and the snow blankets the land, the emotional stakes of their relationship rise, drawing you into a world where every glance and gesture speaks volumes.
Whether you are a seasoned reader or new to literary classics, Snow Country promises to enchant and inspire, drawing you into a world where love and longing flourish amid the stark beauty of winter.
ISBN: | 9780141192598 |
Author: | Yasunari Kawabata |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Dimensions: | 196 x 131 x 8 mm |
Publication Date: | 01 June, 2011 |
Pagination: | 128 pages |
Weight: | 102g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’