A Mountain to the North, a Lake to the South, Paths to the West, a River to the East

In this poetic and meditative novel, the grandson of Prince Genji searches for an elusive, flawless garden hidden within a monastery in the hills north of Kyoto. As he wanders through mysterious corridors and tranquil courtyards, the narrative immerses the reader in rich, contemplative descriptions of nature, architecture, and spiritual order. László Krasznahorkai weaves a hypnotic tale about the pursuit of ultimate beauty, impermanence, and the delicate harmony between human creation and the natural world.