Description
In this searing novel, a disillusioned novelist orchestrates a complex revenge plot using a beautiful young man as his unwitting pawn. The protégé, torn between societal expectations and his burgeoning homosexual desires, becomes entangled in a destructive cycle of manipulation and exploitation. Mishima masterfully explores themes of identity, desire, and the corrosive nature of vengeance against the backdrop of postwar Japan. This exquisite and disturbing work delves into the darkest corners of human passion, leaving an indelible mark on the reader.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage Books
Published Jan 1, 1999
403 pages
ISBN: 9780375705168
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Details
First Published
1951
Language
jpn
Translation
From: jpn
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Forbidden Colors by Yukio Mishima.