Snow Country
by Yasunari Kawabata, Edward G. Seidensticker
Snow Country by Yasunari Kawabata, Edward G. Seidensticker holds a well received rating of 3.70 out of 5, based on 9.9K reader ratings. First published in 1937. The book spans 175 pages.
About Snow Country
Nobel Prize recipient Yasunari Kawabata's Snow Country is widely considered to be the writer's masterpiece, a powerful tale of wasted love set amid the desolate beauty of western Japan.At an isolated mountain hot spring, with snow blanketing every surface, Shimamura, a wealthy dilettante meets Komako, a lowly geisha. She gives herself to him fully and without remorse, despite knowing that their passion cannot last and that the affair can have only one outcome. In chronicling the course of this doomed romance, Kawabata has created a story for the ages, a stunning novel dense in implication and exalting in its sadness.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Yasunari Kawabata, Edward G. Seidensticker |
| Published | 1937 |
| Pages | 175 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.70 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,942 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Snow Country?
Snow Country is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Snow Country worth reading?
Based on 9.9K reader ratings, Snow Country has an average score of 3.70 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Snow Country?
Snow Country has 175 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Snow Country?
Snow Country was written by Yasunari Kawabata, Edward G. Seidensticker. It was first published in 1937.
What is the ISBN for Snow Country?
The ISBN-13 for Snow Country is 9780679761040.0.
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