The Temple of the Golden Pavilion (Vintage International)
In Yukio Mishima's The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, a young monk grapples with an overwhelming obsession for the temple's exquisite beauty. As his fixation deepens, it leads to profound psychological conflict and a dramatic act of destruction, illuminating the destructive power of unattainable ideals in a changing world.
About This Book
The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, by Yukio Mishima, is a Vintage International edition that delves into themes of aesthetic obsession and inner turmoil.
Centered on the historic Kinkaku-ji temple in Kyoto, the narrative captures the protagonist's intense fixation on its golden splendor.
Mishima's work reflects on the interplay between art, desire, and destruction in post-war Japan.
This novel stands as a key piece in Mishima's literary exploration of beauty and its consequences.
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