How did Mishima’s personal beliefs influence the themes of desire and mortality in this book?
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How did Mishima’s personal beliefs influence the themes of desire and mortality in this book?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down during the philosophical monologues, or was that part of the experience?
What inspired the author to explore such raw and controversial themes through this particular setting?