The Sea of Fertility by Yukio Mishima
"The Sea of Fertility" is a four-part epic that follows the life of Shigekuni Honda, a man who believes in reincarnation. The series spans several decades, beginning in the early 20th century and ending in the 1970s, and explores Japanese history, culture, and spirituality. As Honda encounters individuals he believes to be the reincarnations of his childhood friend, he grapples with questions of identity, mortality, and the nature of the soul.
The 869th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1965
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Varies by edition
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Japanese
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- 27th on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
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- 565th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)