"Snow Country" is a famous work by Kawabata. What's Theme?
Urban life
Love and loneliness
War
Tech dystopia
Answer
Love and loneliness are the central themes of "Snow Country." Kawabata explores these themes through the characters of Shimamura and Komako. Shimamura is a wealthy man from Tokyo who travels to the snow country to escape the loneliness of his life in the city. Komako is a geisha who is also lonely and longs for love.
Exploring the Wordsmith: A Quiz on Yasunari Kawabata's Literary Legacy
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