The Broken Commandment (Unesco Collection of Representative Works: Japanese Series)

Shimazaki, Tōson; Strong, Kenneth (Tr.)

ISBN 10: 0860081109 / ISBN 13: 9780860081104

Published by University of Tokyo Press, Japan, 1974

About this Item

1st Printing of the 1973 UTPress The Japanese Foundation Translation Series 1st Edition thus, in collaboration with the UNESCO Collection of Representative Works: Japanese Series. Translated, with introduction, by Kenneth Strong. Book is free of markings and blemishes, mildly and uniformly age toned and has a very slight slant. Cover and price-clipped Dust Jacket (but still showing original JP¥2800 price) are clean and bright, with sharp corners (minor rubbing to DJ corners), minor bumping to headbands and tails, crisply legible lettering and clearly distinct artwork and design. (Please see Seller images). ISBN 0860081109. ShiroBooks, independent bookseller, takes pride in accurate descriptions, careful wrapping and safe shipping. CONTACT SHIROBOOKS PRIOR TO ORDERING if any questions or for more information, details or photos. Seller Inventory # 002324

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Broken Commandment (Unesco Collection of...

Publisher: University of Tokyo Press, Japan

Publication Date: 1974

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good Plus

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Shimazaki's 1906 classic of modern Japanese literature portrays a young man born into the Burakumin outcaste class and his struggle against both social discrimination and his own hypocrisy.

Language Notes:

Text: English, Japanese (translation)