Golden Temple

The novel of the famous Japanese writer Yukio Mishima “Golden Temple” is a masterpiece, deservedly recognized by the most readable work of Japanese literature in the world. It was based on a real event: in 1950, a young monk burned the famous golden temple in Kyoto. Under the pen of the writer, this story turns into an exciting parable about the great and destructive strength of beauty. The translation of the novel was made by Grigory Chkhartishvili (Boris Akunin) The novel of the famous Japanese writer Yukio Mishima “Golden Temple” is a masterpiece, deservedly recognized by the most readable work of Japanese literature in the world. It was based on a real event: in 1950, a young monk burned the famous golden temple in Kyoto. Under the pen of the writer, this story turns into an exciting parable about the great and destructive strength of beauty. The translation of the novel was made by Grigory Chkhartishvili (Boris Akunin)