A review by maria_rb
Spring Snow by Yukio Mishima

3.0

In true Mishima fashion, this book is filled with nature symbolism and philosophy, and philosophy and nature symbolism. His characters are conflicted when they don't need to be, provide a contrast between Royal ennui and rough "commoner" practicality. They also reflect a conflict between traditional Japanese ideals and Western philosophy that is encroaching on and shaping Japanese society post-1912. This is a tragic love story, the tragedy of which is shaped mainly by the main character's immaturity.