House of the Sleeping Beauties

About “House of the Sleeping Beauties”

House of the Sleeping Beauties is a 1961 novella by Japanese author Yasunari Kawabata. The story follows Old Eguchi, a lonely man who repeatedly visits the House of the Sleeping Beauties. He seeks a deeper connection or meaning through his visits, but his experiences remain unfulfilled. The novella explores themes of loneliness, desire, and the search for emotional satisfaction. It is a concise and introspective work that reflects Kawabata’s focus on human emotions and relationships. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)