Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki was a Japanese author known for his exploration of themes such as desire and cultural identity. His notable works include "The Makioka Sisters," which delves into the lives of a declining aristocratic family, and "Quicksand," a psychological novel that examines obsession and societal norms. Tanizaki's writing reflects the complexities of modern Japanese life in the early 20th century.

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Books by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

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The Makioka Sisters
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
4.0 (6k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
In pre-WWII Osaka, the Makioka sisters navigate a world of vanishing traditions and intricate social rituals, their family's fading prestige illuminated by Tanizaki's nostalgic and precise prose.
Quicksand
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
3.7 (5k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
In 1920s Osaka, a respectable married woman's life unravels into a thrilling, dangerous obsession when she falls for a beautiful, manipulative artist, pulling her into a dark labyrinth of passion, jealousy, and deceit.