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The Makioka Sisters

About The Makioka Sisters

Tanizaki's masterpiece is the story of four sisters, and the declining fortunes of a traditional Japanese family. It is a loving and nostalgic recreation of the sumptuous, intricate upper-class life of Osaka immediately before World War Two. With surgical precision, Tanizaki lays bare the sinews of pride, and brings a vanished era to vibrant life.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780749397104
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 576
  • Published:
  • July 11, 1993
  • Dimensions:
  • 130x198x34 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 408 g.
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Description of The Makioka Sisters

Tanizaki's masterpiece is the story of four sisters, and the declining fortunes of a traditional Japanese family. It is a loving and nostalgic recreation of the sumptuous, intricate upper-class life of Osaka immediately before World War Two. With surgical precision, Tanizaki lays bare the sinews of pride, and brings a vanished era to vibrant life.

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