Child of Fortune - Yūko Tsushima

Brand: Penguin Classics | Status: Còn hàng

350.000₫

"A beautifully introspective novel that delves into the quiet complexities of womanhood, motherhood, and identity in post-war Japan. The story follows Koko, a divorced single mother, as she navigates her sense of self while raising her young daughter. Tsushima's prose is lyrical and reflective, drawing the reader into Koko's inner world with subtle emotional depth. What makes the novel compelling is not dramatic action but the emotional landscapes it explores-grief, independence, and the silent resistance against traditional societal roles. It's a quiet yet powerful narrative that challenges the norms of familial duty and feminine identity." - Amazon Customer Reviews

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Introducing Penguin Japanese Classics: a collection of some of Japan's most celebrated and ground-breaking 20th century writers, with covers inspired by Japanese art and design. Taking us from a sun-drenched affair in a seaside town to an underground 'ark' full of shadows and eccentrics, with stops at mountains of skulls, lonely apartments and boarding school dormitories, this series is perfect for new and long-time readers of Japanese literature.

Koko won't do what is expected of her. Defying her family's wishes, she has brought up her eleven-year-old daughter alone in her apartment. And now, after a casual affair, she is unexpectedly pregnant again. What will this mean for her already troubled relationship with her daughter? Child of Fortune is an unflinching portrayal of a woman's innermost fears and desires.

'A terrific novel' Angela Carter

Translated by Geraldine Harcourt