by Junichiro Tanizaki · Viena · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788494990663
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Immerse yourself in the captivating story of 'Retrat de Shunkin', a work by the renowned Japanese author Junichiro Tanizaki. This tale narrates the life of Shunkin, a wealthy girl who loses her sight at an early age, and her relationship with Sasuke, a servant who is dedicated to pleasing her. As Shunkin finds solace in music, Sasuke decides to learn to play the shamisen to get closer to her, triggering an unpredictable evolution in their bond. An exquisite exploration of traditional Japanese aesthetics, desire, and devotion.
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.
