The House of the Sleeping Beauties by Yasunari Kawabata (Farsi)

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"The House of the Sleeping Beauties" by Yasunari Kawabata is a haunting, introspective novella that explores themes of aging, desire, and loneliness. The story follows Eguchi, an elderly man who visits a mysterious establishment where old men sleep beside drugged, naked young women who remain unconscious throughout the night. As Eguchi returns to the house, he reflects on his past loves, regrets, and the quiet sorrow of growing old. Kawabata’s lyrical prose and dreamlike atmosphere create a sense of eerie beauty and emotional depth, offering a meditation on memory, mortality, and the elusive nature of intimacy.