Confessions of a mask
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New York : New Directions, ©1958.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Edmondson Pike - Adult Fiction | Fiction Mishima | On Shelf |
| Green Hills - Adult Fiction | Fiction Mishima | On Shelf |
| Main Library - Adult Fiction | Fiction Mishima | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : New Directions, ©1958.
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254 pages ; 21 cm.
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English
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1130
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Translation of Kamen no Kokuhaku.
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"Confessions of a Mask tells the story of Kochan, an adolescent boy tormented by his burgeoning attraction to men: he wants to be "normal." Kochan is meek-bodied and unable to participate in the more athletic activities of his classmates. He begins to notice his growing attraction to some of the boys in his class, particularly the pubescent body of his friend Omi. To hide his homosexuality, he courts a woman, Sonoko, but this exacerbates his feelings for men. As news of the war reaches Tokyo, Kochan considers the fate of Japan and his place within its deeply rooted propriety. Confessions of a Mask reflects Mishima's own coming of age in post-war Japan. Its publication in English -- praised by Gore Vidal, James Baldwin, and Christopher Isherwood -- propelled the young Yukio Mishima to international fame." -- Publisher's description
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Translation of: Kamen no kokuhaku.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Mishima, Y., & Weatherby, M. (1958). Confessions of a mask . New Directions.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mishima, Yukio, 1925-1970 and Meredith. Weatherby. 1958. Confessions of a Mask. New Directions.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mishima, Yukio, 1925-1970 and Meredith. Weatherby. Confessions of a Mask New Directions, 1958.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Mishima, Yukio, and Meredith Weatherby. Confessions of a Mask New Directions, 1958.
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