We’ll be entering Mishima’s world with this enchanting story of a young Buddhist acolytes all consuming obsession with the beauty of Kyoto’s Golden Temple, and his destructive quest to possess it. Following the protagonist Mizoguchi, an ostracized stutterer riddled with insecurities who develops an unsettling infatuation with the temple. Evolving into a philosophical exploration of the power of beauty, in spirit and mind. Inspired by real events from 1950, this is an absorbing story of dedication and sacrifice exploring themes of desire, violence, religion and the state of Japan in the post war period.

Get ready to dig deep into this Mishima masterpiece as we dive into the protagonists complex psyche. Happy reading!

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