FAQ About Yukio Mishima
What was the significance of "The Sea of Fertility" tetralogy?
The "Sea of Fertility" tetralogy is significant as it represents Mishima's final and perhaps most ambitious literary work. Composed of four novels (Spring Snow, Runaway Horses, The Temple of Dawn, and The Decay of the Angel), it is a sweeping narrative exploring spiritual themes, including reincarnation and existentialism, set against the backdrop of a changing Japan. The tetralogy offers profound commentary on the nature of life and death, reflecting Mishima's philosophical concerns at the end of his career.
