![]() Furthermore, we see that Shimamura is not only remote in respect to such an academic fascination, but also in respect to his relationships: ".and yet it was also possible that, hardly knowing it, he was treating the woman exactly as he treated the occidental dance" (25). "Nothing could be more comfortable than writing about the ballet from books" (25). ![]() We see this very quickly in Shimamura when it describes his vast knowledge of occidental dance, even though he has never been to a live performance of one. Obviously, then, the setting of the book in the snow country was very fitting. The novel is very cold, and all of the characters are very far removed, not only from the reader, but from each other as well. Though the story left me confused at times, in the end, merely the superb craft with which it was weaved made the read completely worthwhile.įirst of all, I must admit that I had a difficult time engaging myself with the material as I began reading it. ![]() The combination of the style, as well as the exploration I was taken on through a world I had never before experienced was truly fascinating. Yasunari Kawabata's Snow Country is one of the most unique novels I have read in years. ![]()
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