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Literary Fiction· Japan

The Sound of Waves

by Yukio Mishima
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 1954187 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1954, The Sound of Waves established Yukio Mishima as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. A simple fisherman on a remote Japanese island falls in love with the lighthouse keeper's beautiful daughter in Mishima's serene retelling of Daphnis and Chloe. A rare moment of joy and simplicity in Mishima's work. Themes of love, sea, simplicity run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 1954.

Book Details

AuthorYukio Mishima
Published1954
Country of Origin🇯🇵 Japan
LanguageEnglish
Pages187
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780679752684
Editorial Score38/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇯🇵 Japan

This book is part of Japan's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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195413
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Yukio Mishima
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sound of Waves about?

A simple fisherman on a remote Japanese island falls in love with the lighthouse keeper's beautiful daughter in Mishima's serene retelling of Daphnis and Chloe. A rare moment of joy and simplicity in Mishima's work.

Who wrote The Sound of Waves?

The Sound of Waves was written by Yukio Mishima, from Japan. First published in 1954.

What awards has The Sound of Waves won?

The Sound of Waves has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 1954.

Is The Sound of Waves worth reading?

The Sound of Waves is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 13/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in love, sea, simplicity.

Where can I buy The Sound of Waves?

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What category is The Sound of Waves?

The Sound of Waves is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Sound of Waves from?

The Sound of Waves originates from Japan's literary tradition. Explore more books from Japan on our country page.

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