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
by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
4.0(6,347)
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
by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
3.7(4,679)
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.