Oranges and Shadows

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This paper reviews two short works, "The Land of Sad Oranges" by Ghassan Kanafani and "In Praise of Shadows" by Tanizaki Junichiro and discusses how even the simplest, shortest of things can convey the most impact and emotion. It examines how these two works have their differences but are remarkably similar in tone and style. "The Land of Sad Oranges" is a work of fiction and "In Praise of Shadows" is a work of non-fiction, a series of essays exploring the subtleties of Japanese design. It shows how even though both works are quite different in their format and method of delivery, they are similar in that the way that they focus on minute details and use language to plays upon the reader's different senses to bring him or her more fully into the work and thereby truly experience the message the respective authors are attempting to convey.

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"Such careful attention to these tiny details is what gives these pieces such meaning and weight. What would ordinarily be a small, rather ordinary piece about a family (perhaps more than one) forced to leave their homeland and become refugees is instead an empathetic, evocative piece that draws the reader into the experience. Kanafani accomplishes this by his clever use of language. He deliberately plays upon the reader's senses to make the experience seem more immediate. "

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