Natsume Soseki

Broschiertes Buch

Kusamakura

Beschreibung

Kusamakura (Grass Pillow) by Natsume S¿seki is a lyrical, introspective novel that follows an artist who retreats to a remote mountain village in search of beauty and artistic inspiration. As he observes the natural landscape and interacts with the mysterious and elegant hostess, O-Nami, he reflects deeply on art, aesthetics, and the contrast between the artistic and everyday worlds. The novel blends poetry, philosophy, and painterly descriptions, embodying the idea of art as a serene refuge from the turmoil of modern life.

Autor

Natsume Soseki (1867-1916), one of Japan's most influential modern writers, is widely considered the foremost novelist of the Meiji era (1868-1914) and a master of psychological fiction. As well as his works of fiction, his essays, haiku, and kanshi have been influential and are popular even today.   Meredith McKinney (translator) holds a PhD in medieval Japanese literature from the University in Canberra, where she teaches in the Japan Centre. She lived and taught in Japan for twenty years and now lives near Braidwood, New South Wales. Her other translations include Ravine and Other Stories, The Tale of Saigyo, and for Penguin Classics, The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon, and Kusamakura.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lushena Books
• Seitenzahl: 118
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Juni 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 231g
• ISBN-13: 9798897184712
• Artikelnr.: 74801282