The Makioka Sisters (Paperback, Reissue)


Tanizaki's masterpiece is the story of four sisters, and the declining fortunes of a traditional Japanese family. It is a loving and nostalgic recreation of the sumptuous, intricate upper-class life of Osaka immediately before World War Two. With surgical precision, Tanizaki lays bare the sinews of pride, and brings a vanished era to vibrant life.

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Tanizaki's masterpiece is the story of four sisters, and the declining fortunes of a traditional Japanese family. It is a loving and nostalgic recreation of the sumptuous, intricate upper-class life of Osaka immediately before World War Two. With surgical precision, Tanizaki lays bare the sinews of pride, and brings a vanished era to vibrant life.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Vintage Classics

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

July 1993

Availability

Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days

Authors

Dimensions

198 x 129 x 34mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - B-format

Pages

530

Edition

Reissue

ISBN-13

978-0-7493-9710-4

Barcode

9780749397104

Categories

LSN

0-7493-9710-1



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