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In Praise of Shadows

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Widely considered to be a classic, this essay on Japanese aesthetics by a major author ranges from the patina of lacquerware and the custom of moon-viewing to monastery toilets and the lighting in a brothel, while contrasting the Japanese sense of subtlety and nuance with Western imports such as electric lighting

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In Praise of Shadows, Tanizaki Jun’ichirō

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1977
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Language
English
Released
1977
Format
Paperback
Pages
56
ISBN10
0918172020
ISBN13
9780918172020
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First published
1933
Original title
陰翳礼讃 Inei raisan
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Widely considered to be a classic, this essay on Japanese aesthetics by a major author ranges from the patina of lacquerware and the custom of moon-viewing to monastery toilets and the lighting in a brothel, while contrasting the Japanese sense of subtlety and nuance with Western imports such as electric lighting