Book Club: CONFESSIONS OF A MASK (Tues, 10/25)
One of the many cover images for Confessions of a Mask.
Date: Tues., Oct. 25, 2022
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm EDT
Details: Join us in October for a classic: Yukio Mishima's acclaimed Confessions of a Mask. First published in Japan in 1949, it tells the story of Kochan, a young man coming to terms with his homosexuality in traditional Japanese society. If you are not familiar with the author, Yukio Mishima (1925-1970) was a significant cultural figure in postwar Japan. A prolific novelist, poet, and dramatist, his work helped establish Japanese literature in the West. During his lifetime, Mishima courted controversy for his political views. In 1970, following a failed coup d'etat, Mishima publicly committed seppuku, ritual suicide by disembowelment.
NOTE: Our discussion of Lonely Castle in the Mirror has been delayed until further notice to accommodate the ever-changing U.S. publishing date.
RSVP: Register for Zoom Link and check for updates on the Facebook Event.
Contact: For questions, suggestions, or to join the email distribution list, send a note to Christy at bookclub@jetaany.org.
About JETAANY Book Club
The JETAANY Book Club is open to anyone with an interest in Japan and a love of reading. Please join us for a casual, nonjudgmental discussion. While we used meet in person over pizza, we'll be gathering virtually for the time being. Feel free to eat and drink during the meeting. Joining late is OK, too!
