An Artist of the Floating World

Kazuo Ishiguro's "An Artist of the Floating World" is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of postwar Japan through the eyes of Masuji Ono, a bohemian artist and former propagandist for Japanese imperialism.

As Ono grapples with his past and the loss of his wife and son, he must come to terms with the devastating consequences of war and the shifting cultural behaviors of a nation in flux.

Through Ishiguro's masterful prose, readers are given an intimate glimpse into the lives of ordinary Japanese citizens as they navigate their way through a "floating world" of changing societal patterns and troubling questions.

Don't miss out on this powerful and moving portrayal of a nation struggling to come to terms with its past and find a new path forward.