The Box Man by Kobo Abé
"The Box Man" is a surreal narrative about a man who chooses to live as a homeless individual, inside a box, in Tokyo. The protagonist, a former doctor, narrates his experiences and observations from within the box, and the narrative often blurs the line between reality and hallucination. The book is a philosophical exploration of identity, anonymity, and the nature of existence, challenging the reader's perception of what it means to be an individual in society.
The 1768th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1973
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Japanese
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This book is on the following lists:
- Donald Barthelme’s Reading List (Believer Mag)
- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)