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“For a long time I had not approached the forbidden fruit called happiness, but it was now tempting me with a melancholy persistence. I felt as though Sonoko were an abyss above which I stood poised.”

Quote by Yukio Mishima

Book:Confessions of a Mask

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Confessions of a Mask

This novel delves into the intricate mind of its central character, narrating a series of confessions that reveal the protagonist's innermost thoughts and experiences, offering a profound exploration of identity and self-discovery. more

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Yukio Mishima was a Japanese author and playwright, a prominent figure in post-war Japanese literature. His works, characterized by a fusion of traditional Japanese aesthetics and modernist techniques, often explored themes of tradition, ritual, and the samurai code. more

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