River Mist And Other Stories.
£175.00
Publisher
Published by Paul Norbury Publications Limited.
Place
Tenterden Kent
Date
1983
Synopsis
River mist and other stories is a collection of 15 short fiction tales by kunikida doppo, a prominent writer of japan's meiji era. the anthology reflects doppo's blend of romanticism and realism, exploring themes like personal failure, nostalgia, nature, and inner struggle. the title story, river mist (kawagiri), follows ueda toyokichi, a man who leaves his hometown with high hopes but returns after 20 years, defeated by life's hardships. doppo's vivid descriptions of the mist-covered riverbanks capture both the beauty of nature and the melancholy of unfulfilled dreams. through this and other stories, doppo expresses his fascination with human vulnerability, often influenced by english romantic poets like wordsworth.
Item Description
Bound in publisher's red cloth with gilt lettering to the spine. Very good. In a very good unclipped dust jacket. First translated edition. Dust jacket has few small marks but otherwise fresh colours. Clean and bright contents throughout. 22 x 14 cm.
[Stock No. 29768]
