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Contemporary Fiction

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

jp. ねじまき鳥クロニクル · 1994
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Style and Technique

«The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle» by Haruki Murakami is characterized by a complex and multilayered narrative structure, where reality intertwines with fantasy and dreams. The author uses a stream of consciousness to convey the inner experiences and thoughts of the protagonist, Toru Okada. The language of the work is rich with metaphors and symbols, creating an atmosphere of mystery and mysticism. Murakami masterfully combines elements of magical realism with a detective plot, allowing the reader to immerse themselves in a world where the boundaries between the real and the unreal are blurred. Flashbacks and parallel storylines play an important role, gradually revealing the mysteries of the past and present. Literary devices such as intertextuality and allusions enrich the text with cultural and historical references, creating a deep and multifaceted context.

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
Date of publication: 18 July 2024
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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
Original titlejp. ねじまき鳥クロニクル · 1994