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The Temple of the Golden Pavilion by Yukio Mishima, trans. Ivan Morris

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Date & Time

Fri, 19 Jun 2026

18:00 - 20:00

Venue

Gulp Fiction

Unit 28, 29 Covered Market,, Oxford, Oxford

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About this event

Engage with Yukio Mishima's profound narrative in a lively book discussion.

Why you should come

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• Discuss Mishima's portrayal of violence with host Peter Meinertzhagen

• Delve into the historical context of the Kinkaku-ji's destruction

• Gain insights into the translation process of Mishima's work

Event Highlights

  • •Explore Yukio Mishima's complex themes of beauty and obsession
  • •Engage in discussions about the cultural significance of the Kinkaku-ji
  • •Experience a unique reading of a classic Japanese novel

Speakers

Ivan Morris

Translator of Yukio Mishima's The Temple of the Golden Pavilion

Peter Meinertzhagen

Host

Programme

19:00-21:00

Reading and Discussion of The Temple of the Golden Pavilion

Organized by: Oxford Books in Translation – Reading Group

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