Kafu the Scribbler

The book is in good overall condition with a dust jacket that exhibits significant wear, including a large tear at the top front. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean without inscriptions or markings. There are no library stamps or signs of being an ex-library copy.

"Kafū the Scribbler: The Life and Writings of Nagai Kafū, 1879–1959" by Edward Seidensticker offers a comprehensive exploration of the life and works of the eminent Japanese author Nagai Kafū. Published by Stanford University Press in 1965, this volume provides a detailed account of Kafū's contributions to Japanese literature, translated and compiled by Seidensticker, a renowned scholar in the field. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in Japanese culture and literary history. While the edition details are unspecified, the book is presented in a hardcover format with a dust jacket showing signs of wear, including a notable tear. The scarcity of similar editions makes it a noteworthy addition to collections focusing on Japanese literary studies.