Diary Of A Mad Old Man by Junichiro Tanizaki
This narrative unfolds through the diary entries of an elderly, affluent man who is grappling with the physical and mental deteriorations of aging. As he becomes increasingly dependent on his carefree and manipulative daughter-in-law, Satsuko, a former dancer with dubious morals, he develops an obsessive fascination with her. This obsession provides him with a perverse form of vitality, fueling his will to live despite his failing health. The diary serves as a candid exploration of desire, the complexities of human relationships, and the inevitable decline that comes with old age, all set against the backdrop of post-war Japan. Through his introspective and sometimes delusional musings, the protagonist reveals the depths of his loneliness and his struggle to find meaning in his twilight years.
The 3094th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1961
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- Japanese
- Avg User Rating
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(2.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Diary of a Mad Old Man
- Diário De Um Velho Louco
- The Diary of a Mad Old Man
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