Sadness and beauty

Author's name: Yasunari Kawabata Publisher: Dar Al-Adab Summary of the novel: "Sadness and beauty" is the last novel written by Yasunari Kawabata who won the Nobel Prize in 1968, before he committed suicide on April 16, 1972. The complete novel is very rich, blending deep psychological reflections and equally profound insights into the meaning of immortality of art and literature, and an enchanting description of Japanese gardens and their scenery. It is, above all, a precise reflection on cherished theories among Kawabata, such as solitude, death, love, passion, and beauty.