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What is The Sound of Waves about?

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A timeless story of first love set in a remote fishing village in Japan. • \"A story that is both happy and a work of art.... Altogether a joyous and lovely thing.\" —The New York Times

A young fisherman is entranced at the sight of the beautiful daughter of the wealthiest man in the village. They fall in love, but must then endure the calumny and gossip of the villagers.

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What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Sound of Waves?

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Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre

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Where can I read a sample of The Sound of Waves?

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Is The Sound of Waves part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

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Yes it is a part of series Vintage International

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Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Sound of Waves?

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Yukio Mishima

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Who is the Publisher of the book The Sound of Waves?

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Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

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The Sound of Waves is available as paperback(ISBN 9780679752684) and ebook(ISBN 9780307834348)

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