Yukio Mishima | ika.異化

Nov 12, 20222 min read

Lecture on “Patriotism” by Yukio Mishima at Adelphi University

I’ve been blessed with a wonderful opportunity to conduct a class on Mishima featuring “Patriotism” as a guest lecturer at Adelphi...

Oct 8, 20224 min read

『志賀寺上人の恋』三島由紀夫

“The Priest and His Love” by Yukio Mishima I have successfully finished this term with a beautiful story by Mishima, which was written...

May 4, 20223 min read

坂口安吾『白痴』

三島由紀夫は太宰治が甘い酒ならば坂口安吾はジンでありウォッカと形容したと言われている。まさにその文章には甘さがなく、現実の残酷さをそのままえぐり取る。前期の最後の授業で扱ったのは、坂口安吾の代表作、『白痴』だ。「堕ちろ、生きろ」と唱えた代表的評論『堕落論』と共に、坂口安吾を...

Oct 9, 20201 min read

Book Recommendation #4 Yukio Mishima

\ Book Recommendation / #4 Yukio Mishima “Confessions of a Mask” 三島由紀夫『仮面の告白』 This is the first novel of Mishima as a professional...

Sep 2, 20202 min read

“Onnagata” by Yukio Mishima『女方』📚by 三島由紀夫

It was my great pleasure to introduce Yukio Mishima, one of the canonical contemporary writers. He’s the unparalleled writer in many...