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Discover 'The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea', a profound novel by Yukio Mishima that delves into the psyche of adolescence and disillusionment. This B-format paperback edition, published by RANDOM HOUSE UK in 2000, offers a captivating exploration of the complexities of youth. Follow a group of thirteen-year-old boys as they shun the adult world, viewing it as hypocritical and sentimental. They cultivate a harsh code of 'objective' behavior, which sets the stage for a chilling story of betrayal and moral conflict. When their friend’s mother engages in a romance with a ship's officer, the boys initially idolize him, only to become disenchanted as they perceive his softness and romantic tendencies. This shift sparks a horrifying plan for retribution that highlights the dark side of teenage rebellion and the struggle against societal norms. With 144 pages of gripping narrative, this novel is perfect for those looking to explore themes of youth, identity, and societal critique. Enhance your literary collection with this brand new edition, complete with an ISBN of 9780099284796. Shipping is fast and reliable, ensuring your copy of this literary masterpiece arrives promptly at your doorstep.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099284796
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2000
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 144
Description:
'A major work of art' Time
A band of savage thirteen-year-old boys reject the adult world as illusory, hypocritical, and sentimental, and train themselves in a brutal callousness they call 'objectivity'. When the mother of one of them begins an affair with a ship's officer, he and his friends idealise the man at first; but it is not long before they conclude that he is in fact soft and romantic. They regard this disallusionment as an act of betrayal on his part - and the retribution is deliberate and horrifying.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099284796
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2000
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 144
Description:
'A major work of art' Time
A band of savage thirteen-year-old boys reject the adult world as illusory, hypocritical, and sentimental, and train themselves in a brutal callousness they call 'objectivity'. When the mother of one of them begins an affair with a ship's officer, he and his friends idealise the man at first; but it is not long before they conclude that he is in fact soft and romantic. They regard this disallusionment as an act of betrayal on his part - and the retribution is deliberate and horrifying.