I am working on a novel right now, trying to bring it all together. Yes, I read a lot of Murakami's work when I was younger. Norwegian Wood, Kafka, 1Q84, thought after that I became more interested in Kawabata Yasunari and Mishima. I would say Kawabata is the Japanese author I resonate the most with. The sublime and minimal descriptions are other worldy and I can understand why Mishima saw him as a mentor.

no, unfortunately. I am between ideas. how about you? and I wonder if a Murakami novel has ever made a trip with you?

plebpoet

Thanks. Are you working on any writing at the moment? 

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The Power of Words and a Poet’s Death

I have read this story. It was years ago in school. It is very interesting to recall it from your perspective. I know exactly what you mean. I acted the same way, nervously pulling my eyes away. Wow, that's cool. Amazing that it had this much of an effect on you in your body. 