'An Artist of the Floating World' by Kazuo Ishiguro
'An Artist of the Floating World' by Kazuo Ishiguro ✰ Introduction :- "An Artist of the Floating World" is a novel written by Kazuo Ishiguro , a renowned British author of Japanese descent. This novel published in the year 1986 . This novel is set in a increasingly Westernized Japan or Americanised Japan after second World War . This novel's context it delves into the complexities and challenges faced by the Japanese society in the aftermath of the war. In this novel the protagonist is Masuji Ono , an aging artist (political artist) who was once celebrated for his work as a painter of traditional Japanese art . Themes of this novel like memory and reflection, cultural shifts, art and responsibility . The novel serves as a critique of the societal values in post-war Japan. And it raises questions about accountability, personal responsibility, and the role of the individual in shaping the collective identity. ✰ About Kazuo Ishiguro :- The full name is Sir Kazuo I...