“Kimono” - An Autobiographical Novel By: Koda Aya Price: ¥2,300 (tax included) Published: March 10, 1993 [5th printing] Publisher: Shinchosha Publishing Co., Ltd. Size: Approximately 19.8 x 14.2 x 2.3 cm Format: Hardcover [with slipcase and cover] ♦︎Includes shipping! 【Content Description】 The author, who confronts kimonos and life with a keen sensibility, depicts a woman's life by layering her own experiences. An autobiographical novel that showcases the pinnacle of Koda's literature. Protagonist "Rutsuko": Although raised in a wealthy family, she is depicted as a headstrong girl who is always dressed in hand-me-downs from her older sisters and cares deeply about the feel of her clothes. 【About Koda Aya】 The second daughter of Rohan Koda, she returned to her father in his later years after a divorce and began her writing career in earnest after his death. She received high praise for works such as "Black Hem" and "Nagare," and gained popularity for her unique writing style known as "Koda Aya's spirit." "Kimono" is a beautiful story rooted in life that Koda Aya drew while confronting her own life, without being bound by the form of a novel, and is read by many readers. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ Thank you for looking! ^o^♪ 【Condition】 Overall, there are no noticeable scratches or stains for its age, and the pages are clean ^o^♪ *Stored at home. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor details or if you are looking for a perfect item. ☆With slipcase and cover. ☆With obi (paper band). ☆No pets. ☆Non-smoking. *Instant purchase is OK without comments! *When packing and shipping the item, we will take waterproof measures. *If you have any questions, please feel free to comment. #Books #BOOK #Paperback #Literature #Novel #JapaneseLiterature/Novels&Stories #Ethics/Morality #Society/Economics #Kimono #Criticism/Essays #AyaKoda