Description
This searing novel delves into the inner turmoil of a young Japanese boy navigating the complex landscape of identity and desire during the tumultuous years leading up to and during World War II. Tormented by a burgeoning homosexuality he perceives as a dangerous deviation from societal norms, the protagonist constructs a carefully crafted "mask" to conceal his true self. Through his introspective journey, the narrative explores themes of alienation, the performance of identity, and the profound struggle to reconcile inner truth with outward appearance. Mishima's exquisite prose masterfully captures the psychological intensity and aesthetic sensibilities of a soul grappling with forbidden desires in a world that demands conformity.
Available Editions
paperback
New Directions Publishing
Published Jan 1, 1958
260 pages
ISBN: 9780811201186
paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Jan 1, 2017
ISBN: 9780241301197
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Details
First Published
1958
Language
jpn
Translation
From: jpn
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Confessions of a Mask by Yukio Mishima.