Palm-of-the-hand stories

About “Palm-of-the-hand stories”

Yasunari Kawabata, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1968, considered his "Palm-of-the-Hand Stories" to be the essence of his literary work. These short stories, written throughout his career, explore themes such as loneliness, love, and the passage of time. They showcase his skill in capturing the depth and complexity of human emotion within a concise form. Kawabata's focus on these stories highlights his belief in the power of short fiction to convey profound insights.