Standalone Works

The Dancing Girl of Izu

The Scarlet Gang of Asakusa

Lyric poem

Modern lyric poetry is a formal type of poetry that expresses personal emotions or feelings, typically spoken in a first-person narrative. The term for both modern lyric poetry and modern song lyrics derives from a form of Ancient Greek literature, the Greek lyric, which was defined by its musical accompaniment, usually on an instrument known as a kithara, a professional-grade, seven-stringed lyre. These three are not equivalent, though song lyrics are often in the lyric mode and Ancient Greek lyric poetry was principally chanted verse.

Of birds and beasts

Snow Country

Yukiguni

Snow Country is a novel by the Japanese author Yasunari Kawabata. The novel is considered a classic work of Japanese literature and was among the three novels the Nobel Committee cited in 1968, when Kawabata was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Otome no Minato

Otome no Minato (乙女の港) is a full-length novel written in 1938 by Yasunari Kawabata, and was edited and completed by Tsuneko Nakazato. It is one of the first major works that notably concerns itself with the then-widely practiced Class S culture involving younger and older student relationships in all-girls schools. The novel takes place in an all-girls Christian school during the Shōwa era, and centres on the loss of innocence in a period of increasing Westernisation.

"Mother's First Love"

Shōnen

In this novel by Yasunari Kawabata, you will discover a narrative that explores human experiences. The story invites you to delve into intricate emotions and observations. You will encounter characters navigating their personal landscapes.

First snow on Mount Fuji

Experience a novel by Yasunari Kawabata, *First snow on Mount Fuji*, released in 1958. This work offers you a glimpse into the author's narrative style. You will follow the unfolding story set against a backdrop that evokes its title.

The House of the Sleeping Beauties

House of the Sleeping Beauties is a 1961 novella by the Japanese author Yasunari Kawabata. It is a story about a lonely man, Old Eguchi, who continuously visits the House of the Sleeping Beauties in hope of something more.

The Old Capital

You are about to explore "The Old Capital / Kioto," a novel by Yasunari Kawabata from 1962. Immerse yourself in the author's narrative style. Engage with the story as it unfolds before you.

One Arm

You encounter One Arm / Un brazo, a novel penned by Yasunari Kawabata in 1965. This work invites you to consider its contribution to Kawabata's body of work. You will delve into a narrative from a significant year in literary history. It offers a perspective on the creative currents of its era.

Palm-of-the-Hand Stories

Palm-of-the-Hand Stories is the name Japanese author Yasunari Kawabata gave to the type of short stories he wrote during his long career. The earliest of these stories were published in the early 1920s, with the last appearing posthumously in 1972.

Tanpopo

You are drawn into a narrative that explores themes of memory, loss, and the search for identity. Follow characters as they grapple with their pasts and the elusive nature of their desires. Discover the subtle interplay of emotions and the quiet beauty found in everyday moments. This story invites you to contemplate the passage of time and the human spirit's resilience.

Crystal Fantasy

You are invited to read 'Crystal Fantasy,' a novel by Yasunari Kawabata from 1991. This work offers a unique narrative experience from the author. Engage with this book to immerse yourself in Kawabata's literary style.

Diary of My Sixteenth Year

Love Suicides