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The temple of the golden pavilion
Book • 1956
The novel tells the fictionalized story of Mizoguchi, a young Buddhist priest who becomes obsessed with the Kinkaku-ji temple, known as the Temple of the Golden Pavilion.
Mizoguchi's life is marked by his stutter, poverty, and a complex relationship with beauty, which he sees embodied in the temple.
The story delves into his psychological journey, influenced by his childhood, friendships, and the devastating effects of World War II. Mishima's work closely follows the real event of the temple's burning by Hayashi Yōken in 1950, while also exploring broader themes of beauty, death, and the human psyche.
Mizoguchi's life is marked by his stutter, poverty, and a complex relationship with beauty, which he sees embodied in the temple.
The story delves into his psychological journey, influenced by his childhood, friendships, and the devastating effects of World War II. Mishima's work closely follows the real event of the temple's burning by Hayashi Yōken in 1950, while also exploring broader themes of beauty, death, and the human psyche.
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On Powers, Great and Small
Mentioned by Tom Price in relation to the author's Gnostic leanings, similar to those discussed in the article.
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