Some Prefer Nettles
The novel explores the clash between tradition and modernization in Japan through the metaphorical shipwreck of a marriage. At its core lies the protagonist's journey of self-discovery amid the tension...
TANIZAKI, Junichiro
In praise of Shadows
The essay explores Oriental aesthetics through the lens of Shinto philosophy, highlighting a clear parallel: the layout of Shinto temples emphasizes the beauty of chiaroscuro and the serene allure of...
The Key
Tanizaki (1886-1965) was an important Japanese writer of the twentieth century. Because of its sexuality, this is his most controversial work. It tells the story of a marriage in decline, told through two...