The Key (Tanizaki novel)

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The Key (Kagi, 鍵), is a novel written by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki in 1956. The story was translated into English by Howard Hibbett and published by Vintage International Books.

The entire story is written in diary form: that is, the narrative is in the form of diary entries by the husband and Ikuko.

[edit] Characters

  • The husband
  • Ikuko, his wife
  • Toshiko, their daughter
  • Mr. Kimura


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