Forbidden Colors by Yukio Mishima
The novel explores themes of beauty, desire, and societal constraints through the intertwined lives of a young, beautiful gay man and an older, disillusioned writer. The older man, embittered by his failed marriage, seeks revenge on women by using the younger man's allure to seduce and manipulate them. As the younger man navigates his own identity and desires, the story delves into the complexities of love, betrayal, and the pursuit of personal freedom within the rigid confines of post-war Japanese society. The narrative is rich with psychological depth, examining the characters' inner conflicts and the destructive power of repressed emotions.
The 1575th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1951
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 403
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Japanese
- Alternate Titles
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- Forbidden Colours
- 禁色
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