Thirst for Love
Thirst for Love by Yukio Mishima, published by Penguin Books in 1989, is a work of fiction that delves into the complexities of desire and emotional turmoil. The narrative follows Etsuko, a young widow who, after the death of her unfaithful husband, moves in with her father-in-law. As she endures his unwanted advances, Etsuko finds herself drawn to the servant Saburo, leading her to navigate a landscape of longing and despair.
In this edition, readers will encounter a story rich in psychological suspense and emotional depth. Etsuko’s journey is marked by her struggle with indifference and her desperate attempts to gain Saburo’s attention, culminating in a dramatic and poignant climax. The themes of eroticism and compassion are intricately woven throughout the narrative, offering a profound exploration of human relationships and the complexities of love. This 153-page book is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with Mishima’s acute observations on the nature of desire and the human condition.
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After her philandering husband dies from typhoid, the young widow Etsuko moves into the household of her father-in-law, where she numbly bears the old man’s sexual advances. Soon she falls in love with the servant Saburo. Tormented by his indifference yet invigorated by her anguish, Etsuko makes one last, catastrophic bid for his attention. Stunningly acute in its perceptions, excruciating in its psychological suspense, Thirst for Love is a triumph of eroticism, terror, and compassion.
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