In Praise of Shadows

Junichiro Tanizaki

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An essay on aesthetics by the Japanese novelist, this book explores architecture, jade, food, and even toilets, combining an acute sense of the use of space in buildings. The book also includes descriptions of laquerware under candlelight and women in the darkness of the house of pleasure.

Book Details

Publisher: Leetes Island Books
Publish Date: Dec 1st, 1977
Pages: 56
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 8.46in - 5.44in - 0.22in - 0.22lb
EAN: 9780918172020
Categories: • Aesthetics• Essays

About the Author

Junichiro Tanizaki was a major writer of modern Japanese literature who wrote numerous books, including The Makioka Sisters and Naomi: A Novel.

Praise for this book

"Tanizaki captures in an amusing, flowing commentary on beauty, architecture, drama, food, feminine beauty, and many other aspects of Japanese life the uneasy mixing of two clashing esthetic traditions." --Edwin O. Reischauer, Harvard University