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Yukio Mishima
Yukio Mishima (1925–1970), born Kimitake Hiraoka, was a prolific Japanese novelist, playwright, poet, and political activist. Author of Confessions of a Mask and The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, he fused traditional aesthetics with modern themes. A nationalist and lifelong disciplinarian, Mishima ended his life by ritual seppuku after a failed coup attempt.
Reading Guides by Yukio Mishima
How to Read Yukio Mishima’s Sea of Fertility Tetralogy in the Right Order
May 31, 2025 · 5 min read
Explore the recommended reading order for Yukio Mishima's profound tetralogy, The Sea of Fertility.
Japanese Literature
Reading Order
Yukio Mishima
Yukio Mishima’s Sun and Steel: A Philosophical Manifesto
May 31, 2025 · 4 min read
Explore Yukio Mishima's philosophical memoir *Sun and Steel*, where he reflects on the relationship between the body, language, and transcendence.
Philosophy
Memoir
Japanese Literature