Skip to content

細雪 (Sasameyuki)

Pages
473
Published
1975
Language
English

Synopsis

This novel tells the story of the Makioka sisters, four women navigating the complexities of their traditional Japanese family's declining fortunes. Set in Osaka just before World War II, it offers a detailed and nostalgic look at the opulent lifestyle of the upper class during a bygone era. The author skillfully explores themes of pride and family legacy.

About the author

谷
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...

Characters

All characters in 細雪 (Sasameyuki)