by Junichirō Tanizaki · Angle Editorial · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788496521322
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In In Praise of Shadows, Jun'ichirō Tanizaki explores traditional Japanese aesthetics and its contrast with Western modernity, focusing on the importance of shadow and penumbra in Japanese beauty and design. The author examines how Western culture has prioritized light and clarity, while Japanese aesthetics value subtlety, darkness, and imperfection. This book is a reflection on cultural identity and the appreciation of beauty in the shadows.
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki was a Japanese author who is considered to be one of the most prominent figures in modern Japanese literature. The tone and subject matter of his work range from shocking depictions of sexuality and destructive erotic obsessions to subtle portrayals of the dynamics of family life within the context of the rapid changes in 20th-century Japanese society. Frequently, his stories are narrated in the context of a search for cultural identity in which the West and Japanese tradition are juxtaposed.
