Spring Snow by Yukio Mishima
The Sea of Fertility, Book 1
Set in early 20th-century Japan, the story follows the ill-fated romance between Kiyoaki Matsugae, a sensitive and introspective young aristocrat, and Satoko Ayakura, the beautiful daughter of a declining noble family. As their love blossoms amidst societal expectations and political tensions, Kiyoaki's indecisiveness and Satoko's eventual engagement to a prince lead to tragic consequences. The novel explores themes of love, tradition, and the clash between modernity and the fading aristocratic world, capturing the complexities of human emotions and the inevitable passage of time.
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- Published
- 1969
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- Japanese
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- Alternate Titles
- - Neve De Primavera
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