Kawabata Yasunari's prose works are numerous in number and have different themes, reflecting the unique Japanese sense of mourning and oriental aesthetics. Kawabata focused on describing the inner charm of natural things, and actively explored the connection between nature, human emotions, and national spiritual culture, forming a unique Kawabata monoai aesthetic system, which has a profound influence in the history of world literature.
This book selects 45 essays by Kawabata Yasunari. The themes of the articles include praise of Japanese traditional culture, emotion about all things in nature, and understanding of interpersonal relationships. The writing is classical and elegant, the emotions are sincere and touching, and the lines are filled with the beauty of art, nature and humanity.