An artist of the Floating World Novel by Kazuo Ishiguro

"An Artist of the Floating World" is a novel by Kazuo Ishiguro set in post-World War II Japan. The story follows the life of Masuji Ono, an aging artist who once thrived as a painter of the "floating world" (the world of geishas and entertainment) but who now grapples with his past and the changing values and politics of his country. Ono's introspective narrative explores themes of guilt, responsibility, and the role of the artist in society. The novel offers a subtle and thought-provoking exploration of the cultural and personal transitions in a post-war Japan undergoing significant change.