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Influential Japanese writer (1925–1970) who committed hara-kiri to protest the Westernization and military weakness of postwar Japan. His reactionary views, private 'army,' and homosexuality made him one of the most controversial public figures in Japan and one of the most enigmatic geniuses of modern literature. Signed book: The Sound of Waves. First edition, first printing. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1956. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 183 pages. Signed on the first free end page by Mishima, adding several Japanese characters under his signature. In fine condition, with small separation along back hinge, a bit of trivial spotting to pastedowns, as well as a small pencil notation to top of front pastedown. Dustjacket shows some scattered light soiling and creasing, as well as a price clip to inside front. RRAuction COA.
