Confessions of a Mask
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Provocative exploration of identity and sexuality in Japan.
This book would be a good read for someone who wants to delve into a thought-provoking exploration of identity and sexuality set in post-war Japan. "Confessions of a Mask" captures the struggle of a young boy, Kochan, who tries to suppress his homosexuality and conform to societal expectations. Yukio Mishima's evocative writing and vivid portrayal of Kochan's inner turmoil make this a powerful and compelling read. Through Kochan's journey, the book invites readers to question societal norms and grapple with the complexities of self-acceptance.
Confessions of a Mask
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ISBN: 9780811201186
Publisher: New Directions
Date of Publication: 2015-09-15
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.95
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Confessions of a Mask tells the story of Kochan, an adolescent boy tormented by his burgeoning attraction to men: he wants to be “normal.” Kochan is meek-bodied and unable to participate in the more athletic activities of his classmates. He begins to notice his growing attraction to some of the boys in his class, particularly the pubescent body of his friend Omi. To hide his homosexuality, he courts a woman, Sonoko, but this exacerbates his feelings for men. As news of the war reaches Tokyo, Kochan considers the fate of Japan and his place within its deeply rooted propriety. Confessions of a Mask reflects Mishima’s own coming of age in post-war Japan. Its publication in English – praised by Gore Vidal, James Baldwin, and Christopher Isherwood – propelled the young Yukio Mishima to international fame.
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