Confessions of a Mask
by G
About This Novel
"Confessions of a Mask" is Yukio Mishima's famous work, published in 1949. "Confessions of a Mask" made Mishima Yukio famous and officially entered the Japanese literary circle. "Confessions of a Mask" is an exploration of the heart, a confrontation against declining aristocratic families and declining social rules, and a battle to get rid of the shackles of traditional morality, order and values. Written in person, it first narrates the male protagonist's birth and family situation, and depicts the protagonist's psychological activities from the age of 5 to puberty. The bizarre and bizarre inner world is jaw-dropping. The protagonist feels ashamed of his natural weakness, which makes him feel weak both physically and mentally. He envies physically strong and wild people and aspires to become a spiritual giant. However, his body never grows as expected. Before he could become the "strong and wild" person he wanted to be, love sprouted and he fell in love with his classmate's sister Sonoko. However, looking at his still weak body, he always felt that he was not capable enough, and finally chose to terminate the relationship. After World War II, Sonoko is married, but the protagonist still tries to secretly date her and live a life of spiritual love.
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