Thousand Cranes by Yasunari Kawabata (Farsi)

"Thousand Cranes" by Yasunari Kawabata is a novel that delves into themes of love, guilt, and the complexity of human relationships. The story follows the protagonist, Kikuji, who is emotionally and morally entangled with several women from his past, particularly his late father's former lover, Mrs. Ota, and her daughter. Through these relationships, Kikuji confronts the lingering shadows of his father’s actions and the delicate balance between desire and shame. Kawabata’s writing is subtle and evocative, using the symbolism of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony and the delicate imagery of the titular thousand cranes to explore themes of transience and renewal. Thousand Cranes is a meditation on the human heart and its entanglements, exploring how the past shapes present choices and the quiet, often painful, realities of emotional connection.

• Pages: 127
• Genre: Japanese Literature
• Book Cover Type: Paperback
• Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
• ISBN : 9786006242040
• Persian Title: کتاب هزار درنا اثر یاسوناری کاواباتا