by Junichiro Tanizaki · Ediciones Atalanta, S.L. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788494613623
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Immerse yourself in the refined sensuality and subtle beauty of Japanese literature with 'Seven Japanese Tales' by Junichiro Tanizaki. This selection of stories will transport you to a world of contrasts between tradition and modernity, exploring the narrative evolution of the author. From amusing retables of old Japan to detective stories and reflections on feminine beauty, Tanizaki demonstrates why he is considered one of the great masters of contemporary Japanese literature. Discover the fascination with the West and the exaltation of traditional values in this essential collection.
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.
