Book
In Praise of Shadows
Junichiro Tanizaki, Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, Thomas J. Harper
Leete's Island Books · Print & ebook · December 1, 1977
Reading lane: Aesthetics
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At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Dark Elegance
Come here for
- shadowy aesthetics
- a sharp, literary edge
Expect
- essay-like, reflective prose
- more atmosphere than argument
Book Details
- Authors
- Junichiro Tanizaki, Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, Thomas J. Harper
- Publisher
- Leete's Island Books
- Published
- December 1, 1977
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Aesthetics
- Reading lane
- Aesthetics
Affinity
- 100%
Publisher Categories
Aesthetics
About This Book
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.
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