Beauty and Sadness (Penguin Modern Classics)

Description

‘Beauty and Sadness’ is a poignant novel by Nobel laureate Yasunari Kawabata, a master of Japanese literature. This Penguin Modern Classics edition brings to life a tale of love, betrayal, and the complex interplay of emotions that bind and separate the human heart. Set against the backdrop of Kyoto, the narrative follows the reunion of a famous writer and his long-lost lover, exploring themes of memory, art, and the fleeting nature of beauty. Kawabata’s delicate prose weaves a story that examines the depths of human feelings, making ‘Beauty and Sadness’ a timeless exploration of the soul’s capacity for beauty and its inevitable encounter with sadness.