Some Prefer Nettles by Junichiro Tanizaki (English) Paperback Book
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Some Prefer Nettles by Junichiro Tanizaki (English) Paperback Book. Tokyo in the 1920s and a marriage is on the cusp of disintegration, in Tanizaki's gripping novel from 's marriage is is the 1920s in Tokyo and he and his wife, Misako, are trapped in a parody of a progressive Western marriage. Some Prefer Nettles by Junichiro Tanizaki Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The marriage of Kaname and Misako is disintegrating: whilst seeking passion and fulfilment in the arms of others, they contemplate the humiliation of divorce. Publisher Description Tokyo in the 1920s and a marriage is on the cusp of disintegration, in Tanizaki's gripping novel from 's marriage is is the 1920s in Tokyo and he and his wife, Misako, are trapped in a parody of a progressive Western marriage. He escapes into the arms of a lover, whilst closing his eyes to the likelihood that his wife will do the same. But this unhappy arrangement can't last. Misako's father steps in, believing that their relationship has been damaged by the influence of a new and alien culture, attempting to heal the breach by educating his son-in-law in the Japanese traditions of aesthetic and sensual pleasure. Meanwhile a fixation with his father-in-law's mistress is fermenting within Kaname.'Chilling...Tanizaki is a master of ambiguity' The Times'Tanazaki pulls aside the shoji that screens Japanese home life to eavesdrop on what people are really saying and thinking behind their polite facades' New York Times Details ISBN 0099283379 ISBN-13 9780099283379 Title Some Prefer Nettles Author Junichiro Tanizaki Format Paperback Year 2001 Pages 160 Publisher Vintage Publishing GEItemID:1124798; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
