Kafu Nagai (1879–1959)
Author of Geisha in Rivalry
About the Author
Nagai Kafu (1879-1959) is considered one of the most important Japanese writers of this century.
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Works by Kafu Nagai
Lluvia triste 1 copy
Romanze östlich des Sumidagawa. Aus d. Japanischen übertragen u. mit einem Nachwort v. Barbara… (1990) 1 copy
Flowers in the Shade 1 copy
World Politics 1 copy
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- Legal name
- 永井荷風
- Birthdate
- 1879-12-03
- Date of death
- 1959-04-30
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- Japan
- Birthplace
- Tokyo, Japan
- Place of death
- Tokyo, Japan
- Occupations
- novelist
translator
professor
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During the Rains & Flowers in the Shade by Nagai Kafu
This is a book of two novellas that both depict the milieu and life of prostitutes in the old Tokyo. During the Rains is a very fine piece indeed and it contains some exquisite writing, however, the ending seems a tad tawdry with a shock and jolt that is out of place. Almost a masterpiece. Flowers in the Shade is undoubtedly the lesser work of the two, quite good nevertheless.
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- Works
- 29
- Also by
- 5
- Members
- 513
- Popularity
- #48,356
- Rating
- 3.8
- Reviews
- 1
- ISBNs
- 45
- Languages
- 11
- Favorited
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