An Artist of the Floating World

by Kazuo Ishiguro

First published 1986 · 218 pages

About this book

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.

  • Ficcion
  • Older men
  • Fathers and daughters
  • Historia
  • Ancianos
  • Guerra Mundial II, 1939-1945
  • World War, 1939-1945
  • Artists

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