Life For Sale by Yukio Mishima
The novel follows the story of a disillusioned Tokyo copywriter who, after a failed suicide attempt, decides to put his life up for sale in a newspaper ad. This unusual decision leads him into a series of bizarre and dangerous adventures, as various clients hire him for tasks that range from the mundane to the life-threatening. Through these encounters, he grapples with existential questions and the value of life, ultimately exploring themes of identity, purpose, and the human condition in a rapidly changing world.
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- Published
- 1968
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Japanese
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- Life for Sale
- Una Vida En Venta
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