The Key & Diary Of A Mad Old Man by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
Set in post-war Japan, this dual narrative explores the complex and tumultuous relationship between an aging professor and his younger wife through their respective diaries. The husband, driven by jealousy and desire, records his innermost thoughts and schemes to rekindle passion, while the wife's entries reveal her own secrets and manipulations. As their marriage teeters on the brink of collapse, the diaries expose the intricate dance of power, obsession, and betrayal, ultimately questioning the nature of love and the human psyche.
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- Published
- 1961
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- Japanese
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- Alternate Titles
- - Diary of a Mad Old Man
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