Yasunari Kawabata
Born in 1899
Short Stories
Yasunari Kawabata was a Japanese author known for his spare, lyrical prose and exploration of traditional Japanese culture.
He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968, becoming the first Japanese recipient.
Kawabata's works often focus on the clash between modernity and tradition, featuring complex characters and subtle symbolism.
His writing style is characterized by its economy and use of imagery, drawing inspiration from haiku and Zen aesthetics.
Kawabata's novels and short stories, including "Snow Country" and "Thousand Cranes," continue to be widely read and studied internationally.
His life ended tragically with his suicide in 1972, leaving behind a legacy as one of Japan's most influential modern writers.
