The Frolic of the Beasts (Vintage International)

Translated into English for the first time, a gripping short novel about an affair gone wrong, from the author of the Sea of Fertility tetralogy. Set in rural Japan shortly after World War II, The Frolic of the Beasts tells the story of a strange and utterly absorbing love triangle between a former university student, Koji; his would-be mentor, the eminent literary critic Ippei Kusakudo; and Ippei's beautiful, enigmatic wife, Yuko. When brought face-to-face with one of Ippei's many marital indiscretions, Koji finds his growing desire for Yuko compels him to action in a way that changes all three of their lives profoundly. Originally published in 1961 and now available in English for the first time, The Frolic of the Beasts is a haunting examination of the various guises we assume throughout our lives, and a tale of psychological self-entrapment, seduction, and crime. Set in rural Japan shortly after World War II, this gripping novel tells the story of a strange and utterly absorbing love triangle that leads to psychological self-entrapment, seduction, and murder. • “A compelling tale of love and violence.” — The Washington Post “Mishima is a giant.... One of the most acclaimed writers of the 20th century.” — The New York Times Book Review Translated into English for the first time, this novel is about an affair gone wrong between a former university student, Kōji; his would-be mentor, the eminent literary critic Ippei Kusakado; and Ippei's beautiful, enigmatic wife, Yūko. When brought face-to-face with one of Ippei's many marital indiscretions, Kōji finds his growing desire for Yūko compels him to action in a way that changes all three of their lives profoundly. Originally published in 1961 and now available in English for the first time, The Frolic of the Beasts is a haunting examination of the various guises we assume throughout our lives. Translated Into English For The First Time, A Gripping Short Novel About An Affair Gone Wrong, From The Acclaimed Japanese Author, Yukio Mishima. Set In Rural Japan Shortly After World War Ii, The Frolic Of The Beasts Tells The Story Of A Strange And Utterly Absorbing Love Triangle Between A Former University Student, His Would-be Mentor, The Eminent Literary Critic Ippei Kusakado; And Ippei's Beautiful, Enigmatic Wife. When Brought Face-to-face With One Of Ippei's Many Marital Indiscretions, Finds His Growing Desire For Compels Him To Action In A Way That Changes All Three Of Their Lives Profoundly. Originally Published In 1961 And Now Available In English For The First Time, The Frolic Of The Beasts Is A Haunting Examination Of The Various Guises We Assume Throughout Our Lives, And A Tale Of Psychological Self-entrapment, Seduction, And Murder-- Yukio Mishima ; Translated From The Japanese By Andrew Clare. Translated From The Japanese. "Translated into English for the first time, a gripping short novel about an affair gone wrong, from the acclaimed Japanese author, Yukio Mishima. Set in rural Japan shortly after World War II, The Frolic of the Beasts tells the story of a strange and utterly absorbing love triangle between a former university student, K?ji; his would-be mentor, the eminent literary critic Ippei Kusakado; and Ippei?s beautiful, enigmatic wife, Y?ko. When brought face-to-face with one of Ippei?s many marital indiscretions, K?ji finds his growing desire for Y?ko compels him to action in a way that changes all three of their lives profoundly. Originally published in 1961 and now available in English for the first time, The Frolic of the Beasts is a haunting examination of the various guises we assume throughout our lives, and a tale of psychological self-entrapment, seduction, and murder."-- Provided by publisher