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Runaway Horses (The Sea of Fertility)

byYukio Mishima

Who is this book for? Readers interested in historical narratives, Japanese culture, and complex character studies.

Topics Political ViolenceTraditionIdentity
MoodSuspenseful, Reflective
ViolenceModerate
Read this classic exploration of political violence, traditional samurai values and right wing nihilism.Isao is a young, engaging patriot, and a fanatical believer in the ancient samurai ethos. He turns terrorist, organising a violent plot against the new industrialists, who he believes are threatening the integrity of Japan and usurping the Emperor's rightful power. As the conspiracy unfolds and unravels, Mishima brilliantly chronicles the conflicts of a decade that saw the fabric of Japanese life torn apart.

Language

en

Published on

03/11/1999

Pages

421

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780099282891

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