Snow Country

Synopsis

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Snow Country tells the story of a married Japanese man who, over the course of several years, develops a relationship with a Geisha who works at a hot springs. Their relationship is rocky, and ultimately ends in heartbreak for both parties involved.

Reviews

Snow Country - Paperback: Snow Country relates the story of a tragic love affair between Shimamura and Komako. The style utilizes frequent sets of contrasting elements and opulent imagery to adapt the haiku style …
- Jan. 3, 2009
Snow Country - Paperback: Yasunari Kawabata's Snow Country is one of the most unique novels I have read in years. The combination of the style, as well as the exploration I was taken on …
- Oct. 17, 2002

Quotes

"The train came out of the long tunnel into the snow country."

"As he caught his footing, his head fell back, and the Milky Way flowed down inside him with a roar."

Snow Country
by Yasunari Kawabata

Original Publication
Jan. 1, 1948
Paperback edition
Feb. 1, 1996
175 pages

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