This book contains Kawabata Yasunari's classic masterpieces "Sleeping Beauty" and "La Bayadère". The old man Eguchi, who is nearly seventy years old, comes to a mysterious hotel on the seaside, where waiting for him is an unconscious girl... Through the protagonist's human self-improvement, the novel shows the sublimated beauty of human nature and the flower of humanity that rises from the pile of ugliness.
The ballet teacher Namiko in "Bachelor" is nearly middle-aged. While she places her dancing dream on her daughter Tatoko, she is looking forward to rekindling her relationship with her childhood sweetheart... Namiko's conflicting marriage, as well as the contradiction between Japanese classical ballet and modern ballet, exaggerate the uneasiness of the people after Japan's defeat.
Reader comments
This book made me feel the same way, especially the experience of the old man Eguchi in "Sleeping Beauty". As a first-time mother, I have a better understanding of the value of life and the complexity of human nature. Kawabata Yasunari's writing style is delicate and elegant, and he can depict complex emotions with simple words. His portrayal of human nature is thought-provoking and resonated with me as I read. This is not only a good book, but also a journey of exploration of human nature.
This book made me feel the same way, especially the experience of the old man Eguchi in "Sleeping Beauty". As a first-time mother, I have a better understanding of the value of life and the complexity of human nature. Kawabata Yasunari's writing style is delicate and elegant, and he can depict complex emotions with simple words. His portrayal of human nature is thought-provoking and resonated with me as I read. This is not only a good book, but also a journey of exploration of human nature.