Half a century after his samurai-style suicide, Yukio Mishima remains a controversial figure.
Though his writings and life-story continue to fascinate readers, he has often been scorned by scholars, who view him as a frivolous figure.
Andrew Rankin sets out to challenge this perception by demonstrating the intelligence and seriousness of Mishima's work.
University Of Hawai'i Press Mishima, aesthetic terrorist. an intellectual portrait, hardback/andrew rankin
