The great Japanese novels
The great Japanese novels
If we talk about Japanese civilization, it is very likely that you think of manga or even haiku (Japanese poetry), when it comes to literature.
After all, not only Western authors are worth it! Japanese authors have the art necessary to achieve, with their words, make us walk through Japanese landscapes thanks to their beautiful descriptions.
If you have tired of the great classics of literature such as Cervantes, Balzac or Hemingway, you may be interested in giving a fresher touch to your reading with the action and adventure of Japanese novels.
In them we also find a strong criticism of current societies , without neglecting the psychology of the characters, sensitivity and intrigue.
Can you imagine reading under cherry blossoms?: The great Japanese novels
In Spain, given the difficulties of translating from Japanese, you may not find more than the great successes of the Japanese novel. These are some books that you cannot miss if you want to get started in this world:
Notebooks of Hiroshima, by Kenzaburô Ôé.
Haruki Murakami’s Colorless Boy Pilgrimage Years .
The Golden Pavilion, by Yukio Mishima.
The last shōgun, by Shiba Ryôtarô.
And many others that will make you enjoy like never before.
The Japanese novel will take you to surprising places; to such an extent that you won’t want to stop reading.