by Junichiro Tanizaki · Circulo De Lectores · tapa dura · ISBN 9788422691389
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«Hay quien prefiere las ortigas» is the novel by Junichiro Tanizaki, published by Círculo de Lectores in hardback (221 pages, in Spanish).
A novel about the estrangement of Kaname and Misako, a married couple who have lost physical interest but respect each other too much to separate. In 1920s Japan, it contrasts the westernized mentality of the younger generation with the traditions of Misako's father, a puppet theatre enthusiast. With autobiographical undertones.
The novel was originally published in 1928 as «Tade kuu mushi»; the translation is by Maria Luisa Borras and this edition dates from 2001.
Recommended for readers interested in classical Japanese literature and in cultural conflicts between tradition and modernity.
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki was a Japanese author who is considered to be one of the most prominent figures in modern Japanese literature. The tone and subject matter of his work range from shocking depictions of sexuality and destructive erotic obsessions to subtle portrayals of the dynamics of family life within the context of the rapid changes in 20th-century Japanese society. Frequently, his stories are narrated in the context of a search for cultural identity in which the West and Japanese tradition are juxtaposed.
