{"product_id":"confessions-of-a-mask","title":"Confessions of a Mask","description":"The story of a man coming to terms with his homosexuality in traditional Japanese society has become a modern classic. Confessions of a Mask tells the story of Kochan, an adolescent boy tormented by his burgeoning attraction to men: he wants to be “normal.” Kochan is meek-bodied, and unable to participate in the more athletic activities of his classmates. He begins to notice his growing attraction to some of the boys in his class, particularly the pubescent body of his friend Omi. To hide his homosexuality, he courts a woman, Sonoko, but this exacerbates his feelings for men. As news of the War reaches Tokyo, Kochan considers the fate of Japan and his place within its deeply rooted propriety.\nConfessions of a Mask reflects Mishima’s own coming of age in post-war Japan. Its publication in English―praised by Gore Vidal, James Baldwin, and Christopher Isherwood― propelled the young Yukio Mishima to international fame.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 081120118X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.081120118X.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Yukio Mishima|Meredith Weatherby\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41505603158074,"sku":"DBV.081120118X.A","price":10.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/081120118X-0.jpg?v=1783193728","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/confessions-of-a-mask","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}