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The Box Man

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The Box Man

by Abe Kōbō

2001·Vintage

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Short Little Difficult BooksThe article discusses the concept of 'difficult literature' in the context of short novels, sparked by László Krasznahorkai's Nobel Prize win. It explores the idea that challenging books don't have to be long, highlighting several short but complex novels that can be read in a day. The piece examines what makes literature 'difficult'—whether through style, structure, or content—and provides examples of compact yet demanding works that offer intellectual engagement without requiring weeks of reading time.Hacker News·Nov 18, 2025

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