<DIV><p>Born into the <I>burakumin</I>—Japan's class of outcasts—Kenji Nakagami depicts the lives of his people in sensual language and stark detail. <I>The Cape</I> is a breakthrough novella about a <I>burakumin</I> community, their troubled memories, and complex family histories. Includes <I>House on Fire</I> and <I>Red Hair</I>.</p><p> <b>Kenji Nakagami</b> (1946–92) was a prolific writer admired for his vigorous prose style.</p></DIV>