The Wasteland: By Takahashi Takako

by Takahashi Takako

The Wasteland explores the psychology of the modern Japanese woman and her urge to realize an inner self of latent sexuality, long suppressed in Japan's male-dominated society. Nobe Michiko, the novel's narcissistic protagonist, leaves ruined lives in her wake as she pursues her lustful goals. The author, Takahashi Takako (1932-2013) earned bachelor's and master's degrees in French literature at prestigious Kyoto University, a remarkable achievement...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 193916110X
• ISBN13: 9781939161109
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Cornell University - Cornell East Asia Series
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher