Yukio Mishima

Japanese author and playwright

Yukio Mishima - Japanese author and playwright
Born

January 14th, 1925
100 years ago

Died

November 25th, 1970
54 years ago — 45 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Japan

Links & References

Author, poet, and playwright contributed significantly to Japanese literature. Wrote novels such as 'The Temple of the Golden Pavilion' and 'Confessions of a Mask', exploring themes of beauty, identity, and existentialism. Also engaged in traditional Japanese martial arts and sought to revive samurai values. Founded the Tatenokai, a right-wing militia, advocating for a return to a strong imperial Japan. Mishima's life ended in a dramatic suicide in 1970 after a failed coup attempt, drawing attention to his controversial ideals.

Authored 'The Temple of the Golden Pavilion'

Founded the Tatenokai militia

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