false 14034 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 14034 15 16124 1962 The Old Capital total:129|5:32|4:43|3:43|2:11|1:0| 129 483 196 22 8550 3.88 3699 463 23831988 1134884 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.85 109 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 3 1 false Sun Jun 08 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Jun 05 22:40:41 -0700 2008 Sun Jun 08 21:38:10 -0700 2008 The Old Capital, Kawabata leaves his readers savoring that uniquely Japanese sentiment of wabisabi, a feeling of pleasant melancholy brought on by an unobtainable desire for the past, completion, and resolution. Set in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, Kawabata's novella introduces ...more...]]> 44473985 247351 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.74 129 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 3 0 false Tue Feb 10 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 26 20:35:49 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 10 20:40:07 -0800 2009 1 more...]]> 65965896 2070772 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.74 129 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 5 0 false Mon Sep 14 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 03 01:45:00 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 21 18:46:31 -0700 2009 It’s easy to see why the cherry blossom is regarded as an inimitable symbol of springtime in Japan. Blooming for only a week or two each year, this muse of the vernal season not only graces the Japanese landscape with enchanting elegance but also emanates a subtle, gentle charm that’s evocative ...

more...]]> 37334179 1551688 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.74 129 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 5 0 false Mon Nov 10 10:37:32 -0800 2008 Tue Nov 11 21:23:09 -0800 2008 “Were there no such thing as man, there would be nothing like Kyoto either. It would all be natural woods and fields of grasses. This land would belong to the deer and wild boar, wouldn’t it? Why did man come into this world? It’s frightening… mankind.”

Another Kawabata this yea...more...]]> 6226857 380164 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.74 129 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 0 0 false Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Fri Sep 14 21:50:31 -0700 2007 Fri Sep 14 21:50:31 -0700 2007 The Old Capital – the true title should simply be “Kyoto,” but to a non-Japanese, that city might not register as Japan’s previous capital, hence the English title which spells it out – was one of three novels cited when Kawabata received the Nobel Prize for Literature. At the time, he sta...more...]]> 17917119 983292 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.74 129 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 3 0 false Mon Dec 08 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun Mar 16 23:16:03 -0700 2008 Mon Dec 08 19:29:26 -0800 2008 trus gmn sampe org jepang bisa menang nobel????? dr 4...more...]]> 39674478 882431 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.74 129 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 4 0 false Tue Dec 09 06:11:43 -0800 2008 Tue Dec 09 06:13:03 -0800 2008 56822029 2189610 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.74 129 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 3 0 false Wed May 20 22:05:02 -0700 2009 Wed May 20 22:06:01 -0700 2009 38518805 1605591 361546 0804815577 9780804815574 1 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174095617m/361546.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174095617s/361546.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/361546.The_Old_Capital 3.00 4 1962 4 0 false Mon Nov 24 06:28:44 -0800 2008 Tue Nov 25 06:33:06 -0800 2008 16944029 961931 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.74 129 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 2 0 false Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Mon Mar 03 18:32:03 -0800 2008 Mon Mar 03 18:32:03 -0800 2008 more...]]> 45508851 291446 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.74 129 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 4 0 false Thu Feb 05 17:21:16 -0800 2009 Fri Feb 27 09:12:06 -0800 2009 51847679 2192653 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.74 129 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 5 0 false Wed Nov 11 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Apr 07 14:21:41 -0700 2009 Wed Nov 11 06:23:55 -0800 2009
the four stars are well deserved, is a great novel.]]> 14159258 859207 668436 2226011935 9782226011930 1 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176946183m/668436.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176946183s/668436.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/668436.Ky_to 3.67 6 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 0 0 false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Thu Jan 31 09:00:49 -0800 2008 Thu Jan 31 10:00:11 -0800 2008 747279 61163 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.74 129 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 5 0 false Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2003 Mon Apr 16 12:47:33 -0700 2007 Wed Apr 18 09:10:46 -0700 2007 23660362 1165121 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.74 129 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 4 0 false Wed Jun 04 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Jun 03 22:26:45 -0700 2008 Thu Jun 05 00:39:24 -0700 2008 18268553 709839 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.74 129 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 3 0 false Fri Mar 21 02:06:15 -0700 2008 Fri Mar 21 02:08:03 -0700 2008 34489429 1589645 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.74 129 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 5 0 false Fri Oct 03 22:16:48 -0700 2008 Fri Oct 03 22:17:53 -0700 2008 25338647 1266445 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.74 129 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 5 0 false Tue Jun 24 13:43:51 -0700 2008 Tue Jun 24 13:43:51 -0700 2008 28314570 893630 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.74 129 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 4 0 false Fri Jul 25 18:46:10 -0700 2008 Wed Mar 11 10:26:26 -0700 2009 48884119 1116856 14034 1593760329 9781593760328 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741m/14034.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166575741s/14034.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14034.The_Old_Capital 3.74 129 The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige.

Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.]]> 1962 5 0 false Sun Mar 29 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 10 22:02:13 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 23 01:38:36 -0700 2009 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=14034