Tales of a Wife

The Wife's Tale is a novel whose title was inspired by the author's reading of The Tale of Genji. Told from a man's perspective, it recounts the story of "my wife." The novel is divided into four parts according to the seasons, from spring to winter, as if foreshadowing the twists and turns in the couple's relationship. The emotional journey of the protagonists unfolds in a secluded private space, where gender identity becomes the most important, perhaps even the only, backdrop and point of reference. The exploration of relations between men and women is a major theme of The Wife's Tale.