The sound of waves

The timeless romance The Sound of Waves (Shiosai), written by the iconic Japanese master Yukio Mishima, is a luminous and tender pastoral classic. Set on the remote and isolated fishing island of Uta-jima, the story follows Shinji Kubo, a hardworking young fisherman supporting his widowed mother and younger brother.

Shinji becomes deeply entranced when he encounters Hatsue Miyata, a beautiful pearl-diver and the daughter of the island’s wealthiest shipowner, Terukichi. As their innocent love blossoms through secret meetings and quiet glances, malicious village gossip and a jealous rival threaten to tear them apart.

To win the approval of Hatsue's father, Shinji must display immense courage and endurance during a dangerous storm at sea. Mishima’s poetic and evocative prose intertwines human emotion with the natural rhythms of the ocean. This celebrated novel remains an essential and enchanting masterpiece for collectors of classic world literature and admirers of Japanese fiction.

LIVRO EM INGLÊS