Description
Discover Kobo Abe's 'The Box Man,' a compelling exploration of identity and voyeurism set against the backdrop of Tokyo's bustling streets. This brand new B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2021, offers 160 pages filled with existential musings that will captivate readers. Dive into the unique narrative of a nameless protagonist who becomes both fascinated and repulsed by individuals living in cardboard boxes. As he peers through their cut-out eyeholes, he confronts his own identity crisis, exploring what it truly means to exist in a world where anonymity reigns. This intriguing tale not only highlights the human condition but also immerses you in a surreal yet relatable experience. Whether you’re looking for thought-provoking literature or a striking commentary on modern life, ‘The Box Man’ is a must-read. Enhance your bookshelf with this extraordinary novel and embark on a journey through the lives of those who have chosen to live outside societal norms. Order now and take advantage of our fast shipping options for your convenience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241454596
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 160
Description:
Kobo Abe's existential and entertaining masterpiece
'This is the record of a box man'
The streets of Tokyo have been seeing a strange phenomenon recently - people who have decided to live their lives in a box on the street. Behind their cut-out eyeholes, they sit and watch from behind their four cardboard walls. Our nameless narrator, at first repulsed by the box men, slowly becomes drawn in to the anonymity and voyeuristic life inside a box. As his identity slowly slips away and he becomes obsessed with watching an intriguing young nurse, we too become privy to the schizophrenic and seductive unreality of a box man's life.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241454596
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 160
Description:
Kobo Abe's existential and entertaining masterpiece
'This is the record of a box man'
The streets of Tokyo have been seeing a strange phenomenon recently - people who have decided to live their lives in a box on the street. Behind their cut-out eyeholes, they sit and watch from behind their four cardboard walls. Our nameless narrator, at first repulsed by the box men, slowly becomes drawn in to the anonymity and voyeuristic life inside a box. As his identity slowly slips away and he becomes obsessed with watching an intriguing young nurse, we too become privy to the schizophrenic and seductive unreality of a box man's life.