Breasts and Eggs

Breasts and Eggs

川上未映子 • Europa Editions

ISBN-10: 160945670X · ISBN-13: 978‑1609456702 · 2021

Live offer for this book: 7 live copies of this book from $8.19 (as of 2026-09-04).

Dimensions: 8.2 × 5.4 × 1.4 in; 13.8 Oz

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Mieko Kawakami’s novel explores the intricate lives of three women in contemporary Tokyo as they navigate the complexities of bodily autonomy, poverty, and the desire for motherhood. Through a lens of sharp social observation, the narrative examines the physical and psychological pressures placed upon women within Japanese society, weaving together themes of aging, identity, and familial obligation.

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