In Praise of Shadows by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

In Praise of Shadows

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

76 pages first pub 1933 (editions)

nonfiction art essays philosophy informative reflective medium-paced
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An essay on aesthetics. It explores architecture, jade, food, toilets, and combines an acute sense of the use of space in buildings, as well as perfect descriptions of lacquerware under candlelight and women in the darkness of the house of pleasure.

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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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