by Junichiro Tanizaki · Bompiani · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788845243776
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«La gatta» is the short novel by Junichiro Tanizaki, published by Bompiani in paperback format (144 pages, in Italian).
Instead of focusing on a female character, the narrative revolves around Lily, a cat adored by her owner Shōzō. His ex-wife, Shinako, asks to have her back, and the second wife, Fukuko, jealous of the animal, does not object. Between irony and realism, Tanizaki explores female psychology and the bond between humans and animals.
The work was originally written and published in 1936; this Italian edition, translated by Atsuko Ricca Suga, belongs to the «I grandi tascabili» collection by Bompiani.
A suitable read for those interested in twentieth-century Japanese literature and stories with cats as a narrative focus.
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki was a Japanese author who is considered to be one of the most prominent figures in modern Japanese literature. The tone and subject matter of his work range from shocking depictions of sexuality and destructive erotic obsessions to subtle portrayals of the dynamics of family life within the context of the rapid changes in 20th-century Japanese society. Frequently, his stories are narrated in the context of a search for cultural identity in which the West and Japanese tradition are juxtaposed.
