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Literary Fiction· Japan

The Temple of the Golden Pavilion

by Yukio Mishima
Aggregate Editorial Score48/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 1956262 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1956, The Temple of the Golden Pavilion established Yukio Mishima as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Mizoguchi, an ugly, stuttering young Buddhist acolyte, becomes obsessed with the beauty of the Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji and burns it down. Based on a real event, Mishima's novel is a meditation on beauty, destruction, and the relationship between art and violence. Themes of beauty, destruction, obsession run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 1956.

Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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195613
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About the Author
Yukio Mishima
Japan
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Designed to Feel
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
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“The most eye-opening book on emotions I’ve ever read.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Temple of the Golden Pavilion about?

Mizoguchi, an ugly, stuttering young Buddhist acolyte, becomes obsessed with the beauty of the Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji and burns it down. Based on a real event, Mishima's novel is a meditation on beauty, destruction, and the relationship between art and violence.

Who wrote The Temple of the Golden Pavilion?

The Temple of the Golden Pavilion was written by Yukio Mishima, from Japan. First published in 1956.

What awards has The Temple of the Golden Pavilion won?

The Temple of the Golden Pavilion has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 1956.

Is The Temple of the Golden Pavilion worth reading?

The Temple of the Golden Pavilion is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 13/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in beauty, destruction, obsession.