FAQ About Yukio Mishima

Yukio Mishima's political views significantly influenced his literary work, often infusing it with themes of nationalism, samurai values, and the critique of modernity. His belief in the restoration of the Emperor's power and his discontent with Western influence over Japan were manifest in texts that called for a return to traditional Japanese aesthetics and values. Many of his works reflect this tension between the old and new, paired with an exploration of individual existential crises.