The Waiting Years
novel by Enchi
Also known as: “Onnazaka”
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discussed in biography
- In Enchi Fumiko
The Waiting Years), an account of a woman of the Meiji period (1868–1912) who defers to all her husband’s wishes, even choosing mistresses for him. The novel, based in part on the life of Enchi’s grandmother, is beautifully written. It not only won Enchi a…
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