by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788499897257
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Naomi is a novel by Japanese author Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, published in 1924. The story follows a young engineer who becomes obsessed with a young woman named Naomi and decides to mold her to his liking, influenced by his fascination with Western culture. The novel explores themes of obsession, cultural identity, and the complexities of interpersonal relationships.
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.
