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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
400
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
A historical fiction for adults set in Tokyo in 1912, it explores how a cloistered aristocratic world begins to yield to outsiders, and how a restrained, passionate romance unfolds under the weight of duty and social change. The central relationship, framed by a society on the cusp of transformation, invites readers who enjoy literary fiction with themes of love, obligation, and historical context. The tone is elegant, contemplative, and quietly piercing.
The narrative presents a story-led journey through a richly observed era, where ceremony and obligation shape every choice. A refined, spirited woman becomes the focal point of the protagonist’s awakening, while a loyal friend watches from the shadows. The reading experience is immersive, built on precise, luminous prose that blends social observation with intimate emotional detail.
Readers move through the book as the stakes rise, with lush descriptions of rooms, fashion, and cultural rituals anchoring the mood. Its distinctive strength lies in a restrained emotional transparency that lets readers feel the tension between desire and duty without melodrama, inviting reflection on how personal longing mirrors broader historical change.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of longing, duty, and social change, along with a lasting sense of beauty and moral complexity. The work deepens empathy and curiosity about a pivotal era in Japanese history, leaving a quiet, enduring impression of how individuals navigate tradition and desire.
Product Details
Author
Yukio Mishima
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
400
Language
English
SKU
9780099282990
ISBN
9780099282990
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x2.5x19.9cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 595
₹ 104 Off