Bullfight
Bullfight by Yasushi Inoue is a novella published by Steerforth Press on December 10, 2013. This edition, translated into English, spans 128 pages and presents a narrative centered around Tsugami, the editor-in-chief of a newspaper in war-scarred Osaka. As he agrees to sponsor a bullfight, the endeavor becomes an all-consuming gamble that mirrors the intensity of his own struggles, creating a psychological landscape that explores themes of ambition and isolation.
Readers will find a deep exploration of Tsugami’s internal conflict as he navigates the complexities of his commitment to the bullfight and the impact it has on his relationship with his lover, Sakiko. The story delves into the psychological dimensions of his character, revealing how his focus on this event shapes his existence and relationships. Inoue’s work is recognized within the realms of fiction and literary classics, offering a poignant reflection on the human condition amidst the backdrop of a unique cultural event.
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Tsugami, the editor-in-chief of a newspaper in war-scarred Osaka, agrees to sponsor a bullfight. For months this great gamble consumes him, makes him as wary and combative as if he was in a ring himself. And, as he becomes ever more distant, his lover Sakiko is unsure if she would like to see him succeed or be destroyed. Yasushi Inoue’s novella won him the prestigious Akutagawa Prize and established him as one of Japan’s most acclaimed authors. From the planning of a bullfight—through Tsugami’s struggle, his focus and his aloneness—he crafts something intensely memorable, a compelling existential tale.
Pushkin Collection editions feature a spare, elegant series style and superior, durable components. The Collection is typeset in Monotype Baskerville, litho-printed on Munken Premium White Paper and notch-bound by the independently owned printer TJ International in Padstow. The covers, with French flaps, are printed on Colorplan Pristine White Paper. Both paper and cover board are acid-free and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified.
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