Moonlight Shadow
novella by Yoshimoto
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Moonlight Shadow is a novella by Japanese author Banana Yoshimoto. It was published in 1986 as part of her graduation thesis for art school in Tokyo. Yoshimoto is known for her stories and novels featuring unusual characters and slight action. Moonlight Shadow was later included in an English translation alongside her novella Kitchen in a 1993 publication. Yoshimoto's work often explores themes of beauty and loss, with a style that blends modern influences with traditional Japanese aesthetics.12
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