Tales of Japan shared by Milena Michiko Flašar
In the heart of Vienna, the APA - Austria Presse Agentur eG, the country's largest national news and press agency, is making waves in the Austrian media landscape. Not only does it provide news and photos, but it also plays a significant role in the promotion of literary works, such as Milena Michiko Flasar's latest collection, "The Rabbit in the Moon."
Born to an Austrian father and a Japanese mother, Flasar delves into the depths of Japanese culture and society with her ghost stories. These tales, set in a world that offers too little support, explore further forms of loneliness, withdrawal, and the establishment of counterworlds.
"The Rabbit in the Moon" is a compelling collection of short stories, totalling 236 pages. The uncanny arises from the very normal in these tales, creating a chilling yet captivating reading experience. The book retails for 24.70 euros.
One of the stories, "Spaghetti Napolitan," features a mysterious regular customer who tells a waitress about a borderland where people disappear. Another, "Tsunami," explores the unexpected late effects of a natural disaster.
In "Hawaiian Dreams," a couple becomes obsessed with observing a woman who is the spitting image of the younger woman. Meanwhile, in "Ikebana," anyone waiting at a red light might spot a bloody, severed human arm in the shopping bag of the person standing next to them.
Flasar's work is not only intriguing but also rooted in reality. In a touching display of empathy, an empathetic Japanese man named "Kudo (alias Kohn)" keeps the memory of the Holocaust alive by wearing an original KZ uniform and wooden shoes for the daily roll call.
The APA - Austria Presse Agentur eG is proud to be a key partner for the publishing industry in Austria, and "The Rabbit in the Moon" is no exception. The agency provides photos for the book and is involved in its promotion.
Authors who have published with Wagenbach Verlag, the publisher of "The Rabbit in the Moon," and are connected to Flasar include Max Aub and Luis Bunuel, as evidenced by the anthology "Die Erotik und andere Gespenster" published by Wagenbach in 1965 and its paperback edition in 1986.
In "The Vixen," a mediocre author encounters a dream woman who helps him with a breakthrough and later reappears in an unexpected way. With such a diverse range of stories, "The Rabbit in the Moon" offers something for every reader.
So, if you're looking for a hauntingly beautiful read that delves into the depths of human emotion and the supernatural, look no further than Milena Michiko Flasar's "The Rabbit in the Moon."
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