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Kōbō Abe
Kōbō Abe was a Japanese novelist and playwright known for his surreal and modernist fiction, including works like The Woman in the Dunes and The Face of Another. His stories often explore individuals' experiences in contemporary society, drawing comparisons to Kafka and Moravia. He also collaborated on film adaptations and directed plays.
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17 books
Fiction
Short Stories
Contemporary
Fiction
Short Stories
Contemporary
Kōbō Abe was a Japanese novelist and playwright known for his surreal and modernist fiction, including works like The Woman in the Dunes and The Face of Another. His stories often explore individuals' experiences in contemporary society, drawing comparisons to Kafka and Moravia. He also collaborated on film adaptations and directed plays.
16 Q&A
·
17 books
Fiction
Short Stories
Contemporary
Fiction
Short Stories
Contemporary
In Memoriam
Kōbō Abe has passed away and will not respond to questions. Their legacy lives on through their works and community discussions.
Books by Kōbō Abe
The Woman in the Dunes
Kōbō Abe
1962
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The Box Man
Kōbō Abe
1973
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The Face of Another
Kōbō Abe
1964
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The Ruined Map
Kōbō Abe
1967
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Secret Rendezvous
Kōbō Abe
1977
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The Ark Sakura
Kōbō Abe
1984
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Kangaroo Notebook
Kōbō Abe
1991
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Inter Ice Age 4
Kōbō Abe
1959
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Beyond the Curve
Kōbō Abe
1993
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Books by Kōbō Abe
