The Woman in the Dunes (Vintage International)
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The Woman in the Dunes (Vintage International)
Book Details
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Book Name: The Woman in the Dunes (English Version)
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Publisher: Vintage Books
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Language: English
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Edition: Paperback
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Pages: 256
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ISBN: 9780679733782
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Weight: 193 g
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Dimensions: 13.06 x 1.35 x 20.29 cm
About the Book
This masterful novel by acclaimed writer Kobo Abe blends myth, suspense, and existential philosophy into a gripping narrative. The story follows an amateur entomologist who, after missing the last bus home, accepts shelter in a remote village—only to awaken trapped at the bottom of a sand pit with no escape. Forced by the villagers into an endless struggle of shoveling sand to protect the settlement, he finds himself bound to a mysterious young woman who shares his confinement. Their lives intertwine as they confront isolation, despair, and the unyielding nature of the shifting dunes. A profound exploration of human existence, captivity, and resilience, this classic remains one of the most thought-provoking works of modern literature.
