Death in Midsummer is a collection of short stories by Yukio Mishima, one of Japan's most acclaimed authors. This edition, part of the Little Clothbound Classics series, offers intricate narratives that delve into the complexities of human emotion, identity, and societal expectations. Mishima's elegant prose illuminates characters grappling with grief, existential longing, and the profound tensions between tradition and modernity in post-war Japan.

Why You Should Read?

• Examines profound human emotions, from passion and guilt to despair and existential longing.
• Explores themes of death, loss, and philosophical uncertainty with psychological depth.
• Features Mishima's distinctive elegant prose, known for its clarity and impact.
• Offers insight into post-war Japanese society and the clash of traditional values with modernity.