Confessions of a Mask
Yukio Mishima
A young boy struggles with his attraction to men and desires to be "normal," leading him to court a woman. Set in post-war Japan, Confessions of a Mask is a poignant coming-of-age story that grapples with societal expectations and the internal struggle to hide one's true self. This international bestseller has earned acclaim from literary greats like Gore Vidal and James Baldwin.
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2020-12-07T21:34:14.000Z
@Henk_Overbeek @BBC_Culture But of course, it is the book that counts; these are only details."The Sailor who Fell...", "Forbidden Colors" are also great. – source