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“There isn't any fear in existence itself, or any uncertainty, but living creates it.”

Quote by Yukio Mishima

Book:The Sailor who Fell from Grace with the Sea

Work

The Sailor who Fell from Grace with the Sea

This novel delves into the complex psychological state of a sailor who has lost his way, examining the consequences of his actions and the search for redemption. more

Author

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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