Kenzaburo Oe — Somersault
New York, Grove Press, 2003. First edition. Cloth. A very smart first translated edition of this enthralling novel from Japanese writer Kenzaburo Oe. First translated edition, originally published 1999. Inspired by the Aum Shinrikyo cult and their Tokyo subway sarin attack of 1995, this novel follows two former leaders of a religious cult as they try to establish a new movement. Exploring the impact of religious sects in everyday society. Written by Kenzaburo Oe, a Japanese writer and a major figure in contemporary Japanese literature, who was awarded the 1994 Nobel Prize in Literature. Translated by Philip Gabriel. In the original quarter red paper binding with white boards. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.
