The Ruined Map by Kobo Abe (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Ruined Map by Kobo Abe, E. Dale Saunders A hardboiled detective story that combines the narrative suspense of Chandler with the psychological suspense of DostoevskyMr Nemuro, a respected salesman, disappeared over half a year ago, but only now does his alluring yet alcoholic wife hire a private eye. The nameless detective has but two clues- a photo and a matchbook. With these, he embarks upon an ever-more-puzzling pursuit that leads him into the depths of Tokyos dangerous underworld, where he begins to lose the boundaries of his own identity. Surreal, fast-paced and hauntingly dreamlike, Abes masterly novel delves into the unknowable mysteries of the human mind. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Kobo Abe was born in Tokyo in 1924, grew up in Manchuria, and returned to Japan in his early twenties. Before his death in 1993, Abe was considered his countrys foremost living novelist. His novels have earned many literary awards and prizes, and have all been bestsellers in Japan. They include The Woman in the Dunes, The Ark Sakura, The Face of Another, The Box Man and The Ruined Map. Review A brilliant display of pyrotechnics, a compelling tour de force that seems to have been built lovingly, word by word, sentence by sentence, by a master jeweller of polished prose -- The New York Times Review Text A brilliant display of pyrotechnics, a compelling tour de force that seems to have been built lovingly, word by word, sentence by sentence, by a master jeweller of polished prose Review Quote A brilliant display of pyrotechnics, a compelling tour de force that seems to have been built lovingly, word by word, sentence by sentence, by a master jeweller of polished prose Promotional "Headline" A hardboiled detective story that combines the narrative suspense of Chandler with the psychological suspense of Dostoevsky Details ISBN0241454603 Author E. Dale Saunders Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Series Penguin Modern Classics Language English Year 2020 Translator E. Dale Saunders ISBN-10 0241454603 ISBN-13 9780241454602 Publication Date 2020-10-29 Format Paperback DEWEY 895.635 Pages 240 UK Release Date 2020-10-29 Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Japanese Illustrator Colin Odyr Birth 1954 Death 1988 Affiliation Rick Ingrasci Position Illustrator Qualifications PsyD Alternative 9780141993201 Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-02-01 AU Release Date 2021-02-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131187006;

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