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Sound of Waves, The

Yukio Mishima

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Idyllic romance amidst sea and societal norms.

The Sound of Waves is a beautiful love story that takes place on a small fishing island in Japan. The book is unique in the way it describes the simplicity of the island life and its contrast with the complex societal norms of Japan. The book is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys reading about idyllic romance amidst beautiful natural surroundings.

  • Shincho Prize (1954)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9784805306369
Author: Yukio Mishima
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Romance
Related Topics: Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.78
(rated by 18627 readers)

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Set in a remote fishing village in Japan, The Sound of Waves is a timeless story of first love. It tells of Shinji, a young fisherman and Hatsue, the beautiful daughter of the wealthiest man in the village. Shinji is entranced at the sight of Hatsue in the twilight on the beach and they fall in love. When the villagers' gossip threatens to divide them, Shinji must risk his life to prove his worth.
 

Idyllic romance amidst sea and societal norms.

The Sound of Waves is a beautiful love story that takes place on a small fishing island in Japan. The book is unique in the way it describes the simplicity of the island life and its contrast with the complex societal norms of Japan. The book is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys reading about idyllic romance amidst beautiful natural surroundings.

  • Shincho Prize (1954)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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