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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241675311
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin UK
Discover 'The Frolic of the Beasts', a compelling novel newly released in the Penguin Japanese Classics collection. This gripping tale chronicles the complex love affair between Koji, a young student, and the mystifying Yuko, who is trapped in a tumultuous marriage with the manipulative literary critic, Ippei. Their entwined fates lead to a dramatic exploration of desire, guilt, and the consequences of a love triangle gone awry.
Set against diverse backdrops—from sunny coastal scenes to shadowy, underground locales—this novel offers readers an immersive experience steeped in rich emotion and Japanese culture. The series is a tribute to Japan's most iconic 20th-century authors, featuring covers that resonate with traditional Japanese artistry.
'Frolic of the Beasts' presents a raw narrative that dives deep into human psychology, showcasing the masks we wear in our lives and the truths that emerge when they fall away. Translated by Andrew Clare, this tale reflects the stylistic brilliance of one of Japan's avant-garde literary figures.
Perfect for both seasoned fans and newcomers to Japanese literature, 'The Frolic of the Beasts' invites you into a world of passion, turmoil, and unexpected consequences. Don't miss your chance to delve into this essential work of fiction that is both a thrilling ride and a profound study of the human condition.
Delivery Information: Fast shipping available across New Zealand. Enjoy secure packaging and prompt delivery to your doorstep.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241675311
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin UK
Description:
New in Penguin Japanese Classics- a gripping novel about a love affair gone wrong
Introducing Penguin Japanese Classics- a collection of some of Japan's most celebrated and ground-breaking 20th century writers, with covers inspired by Japanese art and design. Taking us from a sun-drenched affair in a seaside town to an underground 'ark' full of shadows and eccentrics, with stops at mountains of skulls, lonely apartments and boarding school dormitories, this series is perfect for new and long-time readers of Japanese literature.
Koji, a young student, has fallen hopelessly in love with the beautiful, enigmatic Yuko. But she is married to the literary critic and serial philanderer Ippei. Tormented by desire and anger, Koji is driven to an act of violence that will bind this strange, terrible love triangle together for the rest of their lives. A starkly compelling story of lust, guilt and punishment, The Frolic of the Beasts explores the masks we wear in life, and what happens when they slip.
'One of the greatest avant-garde Japanese writers of the twentieth century' - New Yorker
Translated by Andrew Clare
ISBN: 9780241675311
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin UK
Discover 'The Frolic of the Beasts', a compelling novel newly released in the Penguin Japanese Classics collection. This gripping tale chronicles the complex love affair between Koji, a young student, and the mystifying Yuko, who is trapped in a tumultuous marriage with the manipulative literary critic, Ippei. Their entwined fates lead to a dramatic exploration of desire, guilt, and the consequences of a love triangle gone awry.
Set against diverse backdrops—from sunny coastal scenes to shadowy, underground locales—this novel offers readers an immersive experience steeped in rich emotion and Japanese culture. The series is a tribute to Japan's most iconic 20th-century authors, featuring covers that resonate with traditional Japanese artistry.
'Frolic of the Beasts' presents a raw narrative that dives deep into human psychology, showcasing the masks we wear in our lives and the truths that emerge when they fall away. Translated by Andrew Clare, this tale reflects the stylistic brilliance of one of Japan's avant-garde literary figures.
Perfect for both seasoned fans and newcomers to Japanese literature, 'The Frolic of the Beasts' invites you into a world of passion, turmoil, and unexpected consequences. Don't miss your chance to delve into this essential work of fiction that is both a thrilling ride and a profound study of the human condition.
Delivery Information: Fast shipping available across New Zealand. Enjoy secure packaging and prompt delivery to your doorstep.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241675311
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin UK
Description:
New in Penguin Japanese Classics- a gripping novel about a love affair gone wrong
Introducing Penguin Japanese Classics- a collection of some of Japan's most celebrated and ground-breaking 20th century writers, with covers inspired by Japanese art and design. Taking us from a sun-drenched affair in a seaside town to an underground 'ark' full of shadows and eccentrics, with stops at mountains of skulls, lonely apartments and boarding school dormitories, this series is perfect for new and long-time readers of Japanese literature.
Koji, a young student, has fallen hopelessly in love with the beautiful, enigmatic Yuko. But she is married to the literary critic and serial philanderer Ippei. Tormented by desire and anger, Koji is driven to an act of violence that will bind this strange, terrible love triangle together for the rest of their lives. A starkly compelling story of lust, guilt and punishment, The Frolic of the Beasts explores the masks we wear in life, and what happens when they slip.
'One of the greatest avant-garde Japanese writers of the twentieth century' - New Yorker
Translated by Andrew Clare