by Masaki Mori (Author)

In the context of Haruki Murakami's real-life activities that are conducive to his writing, this book sheds light on three of his early short stories. Comparable to his acclaimed novels in complexity and covert meaning, they reveal upon close analysis his distinctive literary creativity and enduring concerns with society.

Author Biography

Masaki Mori is associate professor and head of the department of comparative literature and intercultural studies at the University of Georgia.