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Le pied de Fumiko précédé de La complainte de la sirène

Pages
110
Published
2014
Language
French

Synopsis

In this collection of two short stories, an aging, wealthy merchant named Tsukakoshi develops an intense obsession with Fumiko, a geisha of exceptional beauty. His fixation on her feet grows to an alarming degree, pushing him to the edge of sanity. Jun'ichirō Tanizaki masterfully examines the unsettling depths of romantic passion and desire.

About the author

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谷崎潤一郎

> Jun'ichirō Tanizaki (谷崎 潤一郎, Tanizaki Jun'ichirō, 24 July 1886 – 30 July 1965) was a Japanese author who is considered to be one of the most prominent figures in modern Japanese literature. The tone and subject matter of his work ranges from shocking depictions of sexuality and destructive erotic obsessions to subtle portrayals of the dynamics of family life within the context of the rapid changes in 20th-century Japanese society. Frequently, his stories are narrated in the context of a s...

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