In Praise of Shadows

Name: In Praise of Shadows
Brand: Leetes Island Books
SKU: 0918172020
Price: 797 INR
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ISBN: 9780918172020

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01 Dec, 1977

An essay on aesthetics by the Japanese novelist, this book explores architecture, jade, food, and even toilets, combining an acute sense of the use of spac...

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ISBN-10:

0918172020

ISBN-13:

9780918172020

Publisher

Leetes Island Books

Dimensions

8.30 X 5.30 X 0.30 inches

Language

English

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An essay on aesthetics by the Japanese novelist, this book explores architecture, jade, food, and even toilets, combining an acute sense of the use of space in buildings. The book also includes descriptions of laquerware under candlelight and women in the darkness of the house of pleasure.

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ISBN-10

:0918172020

ISBN-13

:9780918172020

Publisher

:Leetes Island Books

Publication date

: 01 Dec, 1977

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"Tanizaki captures in an amusing, flowing commentary on beauty, architecture, drama, food, feminine beauty, and many other aspects of Japanese life the uneasy mixing of two clashing esthetic traditions." --Edwin O. Reischauer, Harvard University

About the Author

Junichiro Tanizaki was a major writer of modern Japanese literature who wrote numerous books, including The Makioka Sisters and Naomi: A Novel.

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