'A work of art...altogether a joyous and lovely thing' New York Times
Set in a remote fishing village in Japan, The Sound of Waves is a timeless story of first love.
It tells of Shinji, a young fisherman and Hatsue, the beautiful daughter of the wealthiest man in the village. Shinji is entranced at the sight of Hatsue in the twilight on the beach and they fall in love. When the villagers' gossip threatens to divide them, Shinki must risk his life to prove his worth.
'A sunny masterpiece' Los Angeles Times
ISBN: | 9780099289982 |
Publication date: | 11th March 1999 |
Author: | Yukio Mishima |
Publisher: | Vintage Classics an imprint of Random House |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 192 pages |
Genres: |
Classic fiction: general and literary Modern and Contemporary Fiction Narrative theme: Love and relationships Romance / Relationship Stories |