Death in Midsummer and Other Stories is a collection of nine short stories that explore themes of loss, obsession, and human fragility. Mishima’s writing blends beauty and brutality, offering psychological depth and poetic intensity.
Some notabl ...
Death in Midsummer and Other Stories is a collection of nine short stories that explore themes of loss, obsession, and human fragility. Mishima’s writing blends beauty and brutality, offering psychological depth and poetic intensity.
Some notable stories include:
"Death in Midsummer" – A mother loses her children in a tragic seaside accident, grappling with guilt and grief.
"Thermos Bottles" – A young man becomes obsessed with a writer, leading to an unsettling confrontation.
"Swaddling Clothes" – A woman reflects on class divisions and fate, haunted by a disturbing prophecy.
Mishima’s stories often explore existential dilemmas, the contrast between tradition and modernity, and the dark corners of human desire. His prose is precise, lyrical, and deeply introspective.
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