In Praise of Shadows by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

In Praise of Shadows

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki with Thomas J. Harper (Translator), Edward G. Seidensticker (Translator)

52 pages first pub 1933 (editions)

nonfiction art essays philosophy informative reflective medium-paced
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This eloquent work on the Japanese sense of beauty explores the subtle interplay of shade and light in several important aspects of Japanese life -- architecture, drama, food, femininity and literature -- and traces the retreat of this mature, sha...

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Moods

reflective 87%
informative 66%
relaxing 27%
inspiring 26%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 8%
mysterious 5%
dark 4%
funny 4%
emotional 3%
sad 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 39%
slow 30%
fast 29%

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3.82

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