The Woman in the Dunes

Summary

The novel «The Woman in the Dunes» tells the story of entomologist Jumpei Niki, who travels to a remote coastal village to collect rare insects. He finds himself trapped in a sand pit where a woman lives, digging sand daily to prevent the village from being buried. Jumpei is forced to join her labor, gradually realizing the futility of his situation and the impossibility of escape. In the process, he begins to reevaluate his life and relationships with those around him. The novel explores themes of absurdity, despair, and human resilience.