The Master Of Go by Yasunari Kawabata
The book is a thoughtful reflection on the changing face of Japanese culture, told through the lens of a professional Go match between an aging master, representing the old guard and traditional values, and his young, innovative challenger who embodies the new ways. As the intense match unfolds, it becomes more than just a game; it is a poignant exploration of tradition versus progress, the individual versus society, and the tension between the spiritual purity of the art and the commercialism of modern times. The narrative, based on a real-life event, delves deep into the psychology of its characters and the strategic intricacies of Go, offering a subtle yet profound meditation on the nature of competition and the end of an era.
The 5515th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1951
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 46,000
- Original Language
- Japanese
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- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)