Snow Country (Kawabata Yasunari)

Name: Snow Country (Kawabata Yasunari)
Author: [Japan] Written by Kawabata Yasunari, Translated by Chen Dewen

雪国（川端康成）

by [Japan] Written by Kawabata Yasunari, Translated by Chen Dewen ([日] 川端康成著,陈德文译)

Status: Completed
Source: Fanqie

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9.4Score

25Chapters

Synopsis

"Snow Country" is the masterpiece of Kawabata Yasunari's novel. The beauty of nothingness, cleanliness and sadness depicted in it reaches the extreme, making people heart-thrilling and melancholy. The beautiful image descriptions in the works are integrated into the expression of the characters' emotions, often with a touch of sadness, expressing Kawabata Yasunari's thoughts on material sorrow. The story begins with a train heading to the snowy country. The dusk scene passing by outside the window reflects the girl's eyes reflected on the glass, making it confusing. Shimamura, a dance art researcher, went to the snow-covered mountain village of the Northland three times. He fell into love entanglement with the local geisha Komako, and the girl Ye Zi who met by chance. The falling snow covered up all love and futility...

Reader comments

The love story between Juzi and Ye Zi has a touch of sadness, which makes people feel melancholy when reading it. The author's description of details is very delicate, making me feel like I am in a snow country. This reminds me of "Norwegian Wood", which is also a delicate exploration of human nature and love. Recommended to friends who like this style.
11 likes2y ago
Not bad, there are very few plot twists, it is calm and serene, revealing a touch of sadness. At the end of the chapter, after Ye Zi falls from the building in the fire, it arouses endless reverie.
2 likes11mo ago
The author's literary talent is very good. Although I can't understand it, it's really good.
2 likes1y ago
Good, makes people forget to return
1y ago
Good article, different style
11mo ago
The language is beautiful and I am very satisfied
10mo ago
Snowy day, cold, but someone is keeping warm
1mo ago
A good listening and reading
1y ago
I finally discovered that there are abridged versions of these masterpieces. I never believed that the most beautiful Nobel Prize for Literature was only of this level [smile]
10mo ago