An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro
Each chapter is explained in simple, clear language
Charts and diagrams make relationships and timelines easy to understand
Key moments are highlighted with page references
Audio-friendly scripts let you listen and learn
- 6 Sections
- 31 Lessons
- 0m Duration
Before You Read
EPISODE 1: October 1948 – "A Magnificent Family House"
Episode 2: April 1949 – "Confronting the Past"
Episode 3: November 1949 – "Memory And Truth"
Episode 4: June 1950 – "Acceptance and Change"
Annex Resources
Welcome to this complete online course on Kazuo Ishiguro's An Artist of the Floating World. This course is designed specifically for high school students who want to understand the novel deeply and prepare for exams.
What makes this novel challenging?
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The narrator is unreliable—he doesn't always tell the truth
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The story moves back and forth in time (flashbacks)
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Characters often speak indirectly—they hint rather than say things directly
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The novel deals with complex themes like guilt, responsibility, and Japan's wartime past
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