{"product_id":"2940046555653","title":"Quick Guide: The Sound of Waves","description":"\u003cp\u003e“The Sound of Waves” by Yukio Mishima was first published in 1954. Shinji is the protagonist of the novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a coming-of-age novel that describes Shinji’s development into a mature person and his romance with Hatsue who happens to be the daughter of a rich ship owner Terukichi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShinchosha Publishing awarded the Shincho Prize to the author for “The Sound of Waves” in the year of its publication. The book has been made into movie at five different times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is said that the author had visited Greece to study its culture. He is said to have appreciated the harmonious balance between intellect and flesh evinced by the Greeks. “The Sound of Waves” presents the aura of gentle affection and endearing innocence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuick Guide: The Sound of Waves\u003cbr\u003eCopyright\u003cbr\u003eChapter One: Introduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter Two: Plot Overview\u003cbr\u003eChapter Three: Characters\u003cbr\u003eChapter Four: Complete Summary\u003cbr\u003eChapter Five: Critical Analysis\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raja Sharma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47067699577072,"sku":"2940046555653","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046555653_p0.jpg?v=1763695212","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046555653","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}