Fumiko Koda Essay Collection, Set of 2 Books Kodansha Bungei Bunko ① Chigiregumo (Torn Clouds) Price: ¥940 (excluding tax) February 2006, 14th printing ② Banchagashi (Tea Cakes) Price: ¥880 (excluding tax) August 1995, 6th printing Both books have some yellowing on the edges and pages, but it is relatively minor, so there should be no stress when reading. Overall, they seem to be in good condition. ◆ Contents ① "When I die, just think I'm dead, and that's the end of it with a single prayer." The author's father, Rohan, on his sickbed, speaks in restrained words, conveying the severity of death. This collection includes the author's first work, "Zatsuki" (Miscellaneous Notes), which describes Rohan's strict upbringing, ordering her at age 16 to handle all the cooking; "Shuen" (The End), which recounts his death; and 22 other essays such as "Omoiyo" (Thinking of Travel), "Father's Seventh Memorial Service," and "Kami" (Paper). This is the author's earliest collection of essays, recalling the Meiji-era literary giant Rohan through the eyes of his daughter. ◆ Contents ② With the determination that "Time is a one-time game. You can't rewrite the past," the author writes 12 short pieces, like short stories, about encounters and fragments of memories in daily life. Includes "Hana no Shohin" (Small Pieces of Flowers), "Kimono no Shiki" (The Four Seasons of Kimono), "Shinnen Sandai" (Three New Year's Themes), "Ichinichi Ichidai" (One Theme a Day), and other gems that sparkle with the author Fumiko Koda's refined qualities. #FumikoKoda #Fumiko_Koda #Books #JapaneseLiterature/Essays