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"Bird, gazing down at the map of Africa that reposed in the showcase with the haughty elegance of a wild deer, stifled a short sigh."

Kenzaburo Oe the First Line of A Personal Matter

Originally Published Jan. 1, 1964

Paperback edition:

165 pages - Jan. 13, 1994