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In Praise of Shadows

by Jun'ichirō 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.

First published 1991 78 pages
Category
Philosophy
Priority
Must-Read
Author works
4
Classification
DDC 100 LCC B
This edition
English
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