![]() While it serves as the backdrop against which the events of the novel unfold, Murakami (through the eyes of Toru and Midori) portrays the student movement as largely weak-willed and hypocritical. The novel is set in Tokyo during the late 1960s, a time when Japanese students, like those of many other nations, were protesting against the established order. Through Toru's reminiscences we see him develop relationships with two very different women the beautiful yet emotionally troubled Naoko, and the outgoing, lively Midori. The story's protagonist and narrator is Toru Watanabe, who looks back on his days as a freshman university student living in Tokyo. Norwegian Wood is a nostalgic story of loss and sexuality. Translated from the Japanese by Alfred Birnbaum. Both volumes are boldly signed by Haruki Murakami on the title pages. Both volumes are fine in fine dust jackets. Small octavos, original wrappers as issued. ![]() ![]() $6,500.00 Item Number: 139249įirst editions in English of the author’s most well-known work. ![]()
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