
An Artist of the Floating World (1986)
208 pages 5.0/5 Goodreads
As Japan rebuilds her cities after the calamity of World War II, the celebrated painter Masuji Ono should be enjoying a tranquil retirement. But as his memories continually return to a life and career deeply touched by the rise of Japanese militarism, a dark shadow begins to grow over his serenity.
Author: Kazuo Ishiguro
ISBN: 9780571209132
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Grief / bereavement (major focus)
Other
War / combat (referenced)
Violence & Physical Harm
Self-harm / suicide (depicted) (referenced)
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