In Praise of Shadows by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

In Praise of Shadows

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki with Gregory Starr (Translator), Kengo Kuma (Contributor), Andrew Pothecary (Illustrator)

98 pages first pub 1933 (editions)

nonfiction art essays philosophy informative reflective medium-paced
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An essay on Japanese aesthetics that ranges from the patina of lacquerware and the custom of moon-viewing to monastery toilets and the lighting in a brothel, while contrasting the Japanese sense of subtlety and nuance with Western imports such as ...

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Moods

reflective 87%
informative 65%
relaxing 27%
inspiring 26%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 8%
mysterious 5%
dark 4%
funny 4%
emotional 3%
sad 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 30%
slow 30%

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3.82

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