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◎ "The Ancient Capital" (2022 edition) is a newly released collection of Kawabata Yasunari's novels to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Nobel Prize winner in Literature Yasunari Kawabata.
The 2022 edition of "The Old Capital" is the only officially authorized edition of Kawabata Yasunari's works. It was compiled by scholar Zhi'an and personally reviewed by Kawabata's family. This book includes Kawabata's Nobel Prize-winning work, "The Old Capital," as well as six of his representative works, including "Waltz of Flowers," "The Girl from Suruga," "The Locust and the Golden Biwa," "Hot Spring Inn," and "Spring Scene." Through these works, readers can experience the vibrant and vibrant aspects of Kawabata's literature, exploring humanity, youth, nature, art, and tradition, allowing them to further understand and appreciate Kawabata's work.
The 2022 edition of "Ancient Capital" was translated by Sun Rongcheng of the School of Japanese at Beijing Foreign Studies University and Dai Huan of the Japanese Department at Renmin University of China. While remaining true to the original and paying homage to the classic, it strives to bring readers a collection of Kawabata Yasunari's writings that is more contemporary and relevant to the times.
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For in-depth reading of Yasunari Kawabata, don’t miss "The Old Capital"!
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■Story Summary: In Kyoto, Chieko, the only daughter of a brocade merchant, grows up to be beautiful and strong-willed. She harbors her own teenage worries, struggling with the succession of her ancestral shop and her own personal history.
On the night of the Gion Festival, she met a mountain village girl who looked exactly like her.
They look the same, but their identities are very different - is this encounter a trick of fate or a surprise?
■Editor's Recommendation: From cherry blossoms in full bloom to falling snow, this poem depicts the vigor of youth and the tenderness of human nature.
Depicting the poetry and depth of Kyoto, weaving the warmth and purity of life;
The emotions are surging and the soul is passionate.
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Nobel Prize winner Yasunari Kawabata's Selected Works, His Enduring Masterpieces
A special 50th anniversary edition, the only officially authorized edition by Kawabata Yasunari's family, featuring a new translation by renowned scholars.
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【Authoritative version】
A special commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Nobel Prize winner Yasunari Kawabata. The only officially authorized edition [Highlights Collection]
The selection was led by scholar Zhi'an, and personally reviewed by Kawabata Yasunari's family!
★ Includes 6 representative works including the Nobel Prize-winning "The Old Capital," "Hot Spring Inn," and "Waltz of the Flowers" [New Translation]
Specially invited experts and scholars from famous universities to collaborate on translation!
★Sun Rongcheng and Dai Huan, scholars of Japanese culture and modern literature at Beijing Foreign Studies University and Renmin University of China★This translation was mutually translated and proofread, meticulously polished against the original Japanese text, restoring the pure beauty and poetic quality of the original work and presenting a fresh, modern translation.★The two have also collaborated on translations of Yasunari Kawabata's "Snow Country," Yukio Mishima's "Confessions of a Mask," and Yasushi Inoue's "Dunhuang," earning widespread acclaim from readers. [Advanced Choice]
For in-depth reading of Yasunari Kawabata, don’t miss "The Old Capital"!
★ "Because the flower's season is short, it strives to bloom." — A poem that captures the exuberance of youth, the warmth of life, and the tenderness of human nature. ★ Experience the pure, lively, and vibrant energy of Kawabata's literature, encompassing youth, nature, tradition, art, and more. ★ Kyoto is Japan's hometown, and I wanted to write a novel about it. I wanted to capture the things that are gradually disappearing from this ancient capital. — Yasunari Kawabata. ★ Of all Kawabata's novels, "The Old Capital" leaves the most profound impression. He depicts the poetic beauty of the ancient capital in a gentle and humble manner, yet without sentimentality, possessing a captivating charm. — Nobel Prize in Literature Award Speech [A Critical Work]
A century-old classic, beloved by millions of readers worldwide★Profoundly influenced Yu Hua, Mo Yan, Wong Kar-wai, Feng Tang, and Yukio Mishima★Recommended by Leung Man-tao's programs. Hailed as the postcard of Japanese literature, it has been adapted into films four times!
Yasunari Kawabata's theme remains constant: the contrast between the eternal beauty of human loneliness. This beauty flashes in the moment of love, like lightning suddenly illuminating a tree full of blossoms in the dark night. — Yukio Mishima. "The Old Capital" showcases nearly every aspect of Kyoto, taking us through the city's four seasons, from spring to winter. Understanding Kyoto is a good place to start. — Liang Wendao [Elegant Binding]
★The outer cover uses the traditional Japanese [Yuzen dye] pattern to highlight the beauty of classicism ★The inner cover uses the traditional Japanese color [water color × light cherry color × rattan color] gradient rendering to show the purity and beauty of the ancient capital ★The inner text is made of high-quality adhesive paper, which is soft to the touch and lightly bound and can be spread flat for comfortable reading

2022-12-01

南海出版公司

New Classic Culture

330

9787573502353