House Of The Sleeping Beauties And Other Stories by Yasunari Kawabata
In this haunting collection of stories, an elderly man grapples with the passage of time and the loss of vitality as he visits a mysterious establishment where young women lie in deep, drug-induced slumber. As he reflects on his own life, desires, and regrets, the narrative delves into themes of loneliness, mortality, and the ephemeral nature of beauty. The stories weave a delicate tapestry of introspection and melancholy, exploring the complex interplay between memory and desire, and the inevitable decline that accompanies aging.
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- Published
- 1961
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 120-150
- Original Language
- Japanese
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