Confessions of a Mask

In this semi-autobiographical novel, a young man in postwar Japan hides his same-sex desire behind a carefully constructed façade of normalcy. As he navigates coming of age, masculinity, and isolation, his inner world grows increasingly turbulent. Mishima’s prose is rich and haunting, examining the cost of living behind a mask.

~ Included for its deeply introspective and culturally significant portrayal of queer identity, repression, and longing, making it a foundational work in global LGBTQ+ literature. ~