An Artist of the Floating World

About “An Artist of the Floating World”

As Japan rebuilds its cities after World War II, the celebrated painter Masuji Ono should be enjoying a peaceful retirement. However, his thoughts often return to his past, particularly his involvement with the rise of Japanese militarism. This past casts a dark shadow over his current life, disrupting his sense of peace and forcing him to confront the choices he made earlier in his career. The novel explores how the weight of history and personal regret affect the present.