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Mishima Yukio

    January 14, 1925 – November 25, 1970

    Yukio Mishima was a preeminent Japanese author whose work is characterized by an intense exploration of beauty, death, and the transience of human existence. His prose, often stylized and rich with sensory detail, delves into the depths of the human psyche, examining the tension between carnal desire and spiritual seeking. Mishima frequently engaged with themes such as aesthetics, homosexuality, betrayal, violence, and the search for meaning in the modern world. His unique style and provocative subject matter made him one of the most significant and controversial figures in 20th-century Japanese literature.

    Death in Midsummer and Other Stories
    Five Modern Noh Plays
    Patriotism
    The Decay of the Angel
    Spring Snow
    Runaway Horses