FAQ About Yukio Mishima
How does Mishima's approach to beauty and aesthetics manifest in his work?
Mishima's approach to beauty and aesthetics is central to his literary and artistic outputs. He was profoundly influenced by the traditional Japanese concept of beauty, intertwining grace and destruction. His works frequently juxtapose the ephemeral nature of beauty with themes of decay and death, reflecting his personal philosophy that beauty is inextricably linked with tragedy and the transitory nature of life.
