ISBN 9780099282785
Rs. 1,278
Vintage
After the Banquet
Who it's for: Readers of literary fiction and Japanese literature
In Yukio Mishima's 'After the Banquet,' Kazu, a spirited middle-aged restaurateur catering to Tokyo's political elite, falls in love with Noguchi, a principled politician. As Kazu wholeheartedly dedicates herself to advancing his career, she finds her personal desires clashing with public life, navigating a world where ambition, integrity, and the pursuit of power collide amidst the changing landscape of post-war Japan. Mishima meticulously examines the moral complexities and societal pressures faced by characters forced to confront their choices.Why You Should Read? Explores themes of love, ambition, and societal transformation in post-war Japan. Offers deep psychological insight into characters grappling with moral and existential dilemmas. Showcases Yukio Mishima's distinctive literary style and his critique of traditional values versus modernity.
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- Set in post-war Japan's political elite circles
- Explores clash between personal desires and public life
- Deep psychological insight into moral dilemmas
- Mishima's critique of traditional values versus modernity
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What is the book about?
It follows Kazu, a middle-aged restaurateur, who falls in love with a politician named Noguchi and dedicates herself to his career, leading to clashes between personal desires and public life.
Who is the author?
Yukio Mishima, a renowned Japanese author known for his distinctive literary style and exploration of modern versus traditional values.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores themes of love, ambition, integrity, and societal transformation in post-war Japan, with deep psychological insight into characters facing moral dilemmas.
What is the setting?
The story is set in post-war Japan, particularly within Tokyo's political elite circles.