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In Praise of Shadows: The classic essay on Japanese aesthetics

陰翳礼讃 [In'ei Raisan]

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In Praise of Shadows: The classic essay on Japanese aesthetics

陰翳礼讃 [In'ei Raisan]

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Overview: A completely new translation of this seminal collection of thoughts on Japanese aesthetics by one of Japan’s most important modern writers, with an introduction by architect Kengo Kuma. In Praise of Shadows is both a historical work documenting a period when many in Japan grappled with the breakneck speed of Westernization, and a timeless celebration of the beauty and elegance of simplicity. This new translation brings us an essential work with clarity and an appreciation for Tanizaki’s wry humor and deep insight. Today, nearly a century removed from its first appearance, In Praise of Shadows offers a surprisingly contemporary lesson in the values of subtlety and restraint.

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41725903
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1933
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