{"product_id":"old-capital","title":"Old Capital","description":"\u003cb\u003eA young woman in historic Kyoto grapples with secrets from her past in this lyrical work of Japanese literature from a Nobel Prize-winning author.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Old Capital\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Yasunari Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, \u003ci\u003eThe Old Capital\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko's longing and confusion develops.","brand":"Counterpoint LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41875182288971,"sku":"9781593760328","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/5645\/2427\/files\/imageloader_d4747c93-e92f-42ec-9e80-7d0576d000d2.jpg?v=1762333942","url":"https:\/\/xiabooks.org\/products\/old-capital","provider":"XIA Books \u0026 Café","version":"1.0","type":"link"}