Name: First Person Singular: Stories
Brand: Haruki Murakami

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9781787302600Poster

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Hardback

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Comes With Poster

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Limited edition

Release date

2021-11-25

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Penguin

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9781787302600

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Haruki Murakami

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Writing

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Vintage

Books Of The Year - 2021

Haruki Murakami is a Japanese writer and translator, born on 12 January 1949 in Kyōto, Japan. With his unique storytelling style and ability to blend reality with fantasy, he has captivated readers worldwide. Known for his thought-provoking novels such as "Norwegian Wood" and "Kafka on the Shore," Murakami's works explore themes of loneliness, identity, and the human condition. His writing has earned him numerous accolades and a dedicated fan base who eagerly await each new release.
Murakami's literary career began in the late 1970s when he opened a jazz bar in Tokyo called Peter Cat. Inspired by his love for music, especially jazz and classical music, these influences can be seen throughout his writing. He often incorporates musical references into his stories, creating a harmonious blend of literature and melody.
As an accomplished translator as well, Murakami has introduced English-speaking audiences to some of Japan's most notable authors. His translations of works by Ryu Murakami and Banana Yoshimoto have received critical acclaim for their accuracy and ability to capture the essence of the original texts.

<a href="http://blog.roughtrade.com/uk-books-of-the-year-2021">Rough Trade Books of the Year #17</a>

The eight masterly stories in this new collection are all told in the first person by a classic Murakami narrator.

From nostalgic memories of youth, meditations on music, and an ardent love of baseball to dreamlike scenarios and invented jazz albums, together these stories challenge the boundaries between our minds and the exterior world.

Occasionally, a narrator who may or may not be Murakami himself is present.

Is it memoir or fiction? The reader decides.

First Person Singular: Stories

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