Dive into a new collection of lyrically haunting short stories from Japanese literary icon Yukio Mishima. Originally published in the 1960s, these tales explore themes of fury, desire, beauty, and death, as described by Mariana Enríquez. From apocalyptic visions seizing a writer to beatniks dancing in church ruins and a séance summoning military spirits, Mishima masterfully blends autobiography with horror and tender first love with obsession. Experience stories of a deranged fan breaking into his home, a youth achieving eternal life through violence, and a couple sealing their fate with cards, entangled in time and unfulfilled desire.

Why You Should Read?

• Explore a new selection of captivating short stories from a celebrated Japanese literary figure, available in English for the first time.
• Experience Mishima’s unique blend of autobiography, horror, and profound emotional depth, perfect for both new readers and long-time fans.
• Delve into tales that explore complex themes of desire, obsession, and the interplay between beauty and death.
• Discover a collection carefully selected by expert translators, offering a compelling introduction to Mishima’s iconic work.

About the Author

Yukio Mishima (1925–1970) was a Japanese author, poet, playwright, actor, and film director. Considered one of the most important Japanese authors of the 20th century, he was nominated three times for the Nobel Prize in Literature. His works are characterized by their lavish vocabulary and decadent metaphors, their fusion of traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern Western influences, and their explorations of themes such as identity, sexuality, and death. Among his most famous works are The Temple of the Golden Pavilion and Confessions of a Mask.