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Sun and Steel
Book • 1970
Yukio Mishima's "Sun and Steel" is a unique blend of autobiography, philosophical essay, and physical training manual.
Mishima details his rigorous physical training regimen, emphasizing its impact on his mental and creative life.
He connects physical discipline with spiritual and artistic growth, arguing that the body is a crucial vessel for self-expression and self-discovery.
The book offers a compelling exploration of the relationship between physical strength, mental fortitude, and artistic creation.
It remains a powerful testament to Mishima's dedication to self-improvement and his complex artistic vision.
Mishima details his rigorous physical training regimen, emphasizing its impact on his mental and creative life.
He connects physical discipline with spiritual and artistic growth, arguing that the body is a crucial vessel for self-expression and self-discovery.
The book offers a compelling exploration of the relationship between physical strength, mental fortitude, and artistic creation.
It remains a powerful testament to Mishima's dedication to self-improvement and his complex artistic vision.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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Joe Lombardo for his unique perspective on strength training and its relation to life and death.
Joe Lombardo for his unique perspective on strength training and its relation to life and death.
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