The Story of a Single Woman by Chiyo Uno
A piercingly beautiful and candid novel of love, sex and independence in 1920s Japan by a trailblazing Japanese writer.
"Uno’s own remarkable biography provides ample dramatic incident, but it is the reticent poise and reflective musings of the mature author, well conveyed in Copeland’s graceful 1992 translation, that elevate her narrative beyond mere confessional" — Library Journal
Chiyo Uno (1897-1996) was a celebrated Japanese writer who was best known for turning her eventful life into prize-winning, acclaimed novels. She was raised in Iwakuni, a small castle town on the Inland Sea near Hiroshima. She left home young and worked a variety of jobs, from teaching to waiting tables to founding a fashion magazine. On a whim, she submitted a story to a newspaper writing competition in 1921, and she received the top prize. She began writing novels which drew on her personal experience, scandalising her contemporaries with stories of women who forged their own path and had extra-marital affairs. Uno became a beloved author in Japan, with her memoir eventually being adapted into a popular TV drama.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781805332312 |
| ISBN 10 | 1805332317 |
| Title | The Story of a Single Woman |
| Author | Chiyo Uno |
| Series | Pushkin Press Classics Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pushkin Press |
| Year published | 2025-03-27 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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