The Dancing Girl of Izu and Other Stories
 

The Dancing Girl of Izu and Other Stories

by Yasunari Kawabata

Available again, a newly translated collection of twenty-three stories from one of the most influential figures in modern Japanese literature.
Yasunari Kawabata is widely known for his innovative short stories, some called "palm-of-the-hand" stories short enough to fit into ones palm. This collection reflects Kawabata's keen perception, deceptive simplicity, and the deep melancholy that... (read more)

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I loved the first story. The loneliness and isolation of the old man and his memories really struck me, but the rest of the stories in the collection didn't reach me as much. 3.75 stars

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