About “The Old Capital”

The Old Capital is a novel by Japanese writer Yasunari Kawabata, first published in 1962. It was one of three novels mentioned by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the 1968 Nobel Prize in Literature. The book is part of Kawabata’s body of work that contributed to his recognition as a significant figure in modern Japanese literature. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Book details

Latest edition
2006 · ISBN 9781582439082
ISBN
9781582439082

Frequently asked questions

How many pages is The Old Capital?

The Old Capital by Yasunari Kawabata has 160 pages.

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