Divided into three parts, the second features a terrible flood, while the last section sees the emigration of the neighboring Stolz family, who return to Nazi Germany.
Divided into three parts, the second features a terrible flood, while the last section sees the emigration of the neighboring Stolz family, who return to Nazi Germany. Originally published under the title "Delicate Snow," minor characters include Aunt Tominaga and O-Haru, the lazy maid. [*] The third oldest of the protagonists bears a blemish over her left eye and dabbles in French and Western music, while the youngest has affairs with commoners like Itakura, as she waits for "Okubata" to propose marriage to her. Much of the novel is dominated by Sachiko who is having trouble giving her husband a son, but dearly loves her daughter Etsuko. FTP identify this work by Junichiro Tanizaki, named for the four siblings at the center of its plot.
Divided into three parts, the second features a terrible flood, while the last section sees the emigration of the neighboring Stolz family, who return to Nazi Germany.
{The Makioka Sisters}