by Junichirō Tanizaki · DEBOLSILLO · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788499086712
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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Junichirō Tanizaki with 'Seven Japanese Tales'. This collection of controversial and beautiful stories explores the search for eroticism and the ideal of feminine beauty. Tanizaki, one of the most important Japanese authors of the 20th century, weaves stories set in diverse eras, from a tattoo artist obsessed with perfection to a man terrified of trains. Discover the delicate beauty of the past and the westernized worlds in this masterpiece of Japanese literature.
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.
