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Patriotism

by Yukio Mishima

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ISBN13: 9780811213127
ISBN10: 0811213129
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By now, Yukio Mishima"s (1925-1970) dramatic demise through an act of seppukuafter an inflammatory public speech has become the stuff of literary legend. With Patriotism, Mishima was able to give his heartwrenching patriotic idealism an immortal vessel.  A lieutenant in the Japanese army comes home to his wife and informs her that his closest friends have become mutineers. He and his beautiful loyal wife decide to end their lives together. In unwavering detail Mishima describes Shinji and Reiko making love for the last time and the couple"s seppukuthat follows.

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One of the most powerful short stories ever written: Yukio Mishima"s masterpiece about the erotics of patriotism and honor, love and suicide.

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'Was it death he was now waiting for? Or a wild ecstasy of the senses?' For the young army officer of Yukio Mishima's seminal story, 'Patriotism, ' death and ecstasy become elementally intertwined. With his unique rigor and passion, Mishima hones in on the body as the great tragic stage for all we call social, ritual, political.
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About the Author

Yukio Mishima(1925'"1970), pseudonym of Kimitake Hiraoka, is widely regarded as the preeminent Japanese writer and playwright of the 20th century.
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francegall, July 9, 2008 (view all comments by francegall)
Very descriptive, beautiful writing. Mishima Yukio knew what he wanted to express, and did so perfectly. He stood out as a character in Japanese society, though extremely talented and dedicated to his work.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780811213127
Translator:
Sargent, Geoffrey W.
Author:
Sargent, Geoffrey W.
Author:
Mishima, Yukio
Publisher:
New Directions Publishing Corporation
Subject:
General
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Novels and novellas
Subject:
Asian - General
Subject:
Near and far eastern fiction (fictional works
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
1995
Edition Description:
Second Edition
Series:
New Directions Pearls
Publication Date:
19951131
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
60
Dimensions:
7 x 4 x 1 in
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"Synopsis" by , One of the most powerful short stories ever written: Yukio Mishima"s masterpiece about the erotics of patriotism and honor, love and suicide.
"Synopsis" by , 'Was it death he was now waiting for? Or a wild ecstasy of the senses?' For the young army officer of Yukio Mishima's seminal story, 'Patriotism, ' death and ecstasy become elementally intertwined. With his unique rigor and passion, Mishima hones in on the body as the great tragic stage for all we call social, ritual, political.
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