Entre as ruínas do Japão tradicional: a melancolia das transformações modernas refletida em Mil Tsurus

Abstract

The present work has the objective to analyze in literary work Mil Tsurus the characteristics of melancholy in post-War era in Japan, through the decay of traditional rites and values. Kawabata Yasunari has an appreciated ideal aesthetic, and this is faithfully linked to the Japanese tradition, the loss of that tradition represents a bereavement of object loved by Kawabata. Therefore, I contextualize scenarios at novel with the transformations of post-War period in Japan, reconciling fiction with reality. Finally, approach the experience of Kawabata, himself as the narrator of this melancholy Japan, whon loses gradually the beauty so valued by Kawbata Yasunari.