In Praise of Shadows by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

In Praise of Shadows

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki with David Rintoul (Narrator)

1 hour, 28 minutes first pub 1933 (editions)

nonfiction art essays philosophy informative reflective medium-paced
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For the reader who savors the subtle nuances of Japanese culture and the art of subtlety, In Praise of Shadows by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki is a treasure trove of insight, inviting them to revel in the beauty of understated elegance and the poetry of everyday life.

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'Were it not for shadows there would be no beauty.' In Praise of Shadows is an eloquent tribute to the austere beauty of traditional Japanese aesthetics. Through architecture, ceramics, theatre, food, women and even toilets, Tanizaki explains the ...

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Moods

reflective 88%
informative 67%
inspiring 28%
relaxing 27%
lighthearted 9%
challenging 8%
mysterious 6%
funny 5%
dark 4%
emotional 3%
sad 3%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 39%
fast 31%
slow 28%

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3.82

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