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Yukio Mishima
The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea
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"The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea" by Yukio Mishima is a haunting exploration of the disillusionment and nihilism of youth, and the destructive power of idealism. The novel, set in post-World War II Japan, follows a group of teenage boys who, under the influence of their leader, Ryuji, form a secret society dedicated to the pursuit of "true reality" and the rejection of the sentimentality and hypocrisy of the adult world. The story takes a dramatic turn when Ryuji's mother, Fusako, begins a romantic relationship with a sailor, Noboru Kuroda. The boys, who idolize Ryuji and his sailor lifestyle, become increasingly jealous and possessive of their leader, and ultimately hatch a plan to kill Kuroda to preserve the purity of their idealized version of Ryuji. Mishima's lyrical and precise prose paints a vivid picture of the bleak and unforgiving world of the boys, and the contrast between their cold, detached view of the world and the emotional complexity of the adult characters. The novel raises thought-provoking questions about the nature of morality, the destructive potential of idealism, and the complex and often fraught relationship between adolescence and adulthood. "The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea" is a powerful and unsettling novel that will leave a lasting impression on readers. It is a must-read for fans of Mishima's work, as well as for anyone interested in post-war Japanese literature, the psychology of adolescence, and the complexities of the human condition...
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