The Sound of the Mountain by Yasunari Kawabata
The novel centers around an aging businessman who, upon hearing nightly sounds from the nearby mountain, begins to confront his own mortality and the complexities within his family. As he navigates his strained relationship with his wife, his adulterous son, and his daughter-in-law whom he harbors feelings for, he experiences a profound sense of solitude and existential dread. The narrative subtly explores themes of aging, alienation, and the ephemeral nature of life.
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- Published
- 1954
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Japanese
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- Alternate Titles
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- Der Klang der Berge
- Głos Góry
- Het Geluid Van De Berg
- Il Suono della Montagna
- La Voix de la Montagne
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- National Book Award for Translated Literature (1967-1983) (National Book Award)
- Top 100 Works in World Literature (Norwegian Book Clubs, with the Norwegian Nobel Institute)