“The first book in Mishima's final masterpiece, "The Sea of Fertility" tetralogy. Coming first in the series, it is probably the only one of the books that could function as a complete entity unto itself (though of course, after reading it, you'll be drawn to the remaining three). It is the most accessible of the four as well.

The story is about two youths from aristocratic families in early 20th century Japan: the handsome, proud, and sometimes cruel Kiyoaki, and the beautiful...”

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