In Praise of Shadows

In Praise of Shadows
by Junichiro Tanizaki

In Praise of Shadows
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Author: Junichiro Tanizaki
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1977-12-01
ISBN: 0918172020
Number of pages: 56
Publisher: Leete'S Island Books
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Summary of In Praise of Shadows

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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