Sun and Iron
About This Novel
"The Sun and Iron" is a long prose written by Mishima Yukio in his late period, and it is also a rare autobiographical work in his creative career. In this book, Mishima uses poetic language full of symbolism to elaborate on inner contradictions and conflicts from various angles. He condensed his own beliefs into the sun, and the sun was the external glory of the muscle shape, reflecting the muscles. Iron is the form of the inner strength of muscles. Only after experiencing the training of the sun and iron can the body maintain its eternal glory and bear all value. "The Sun and Iron" is an important work in which Mishima Yukio reveals his inner thoughts and aesthetics. It is also a key text in interpreting the mystery of his death.
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