"Runaway Horses" by Yukio Mishima is the second novel in his Sea of Fertility tetralogy, set in 1930s Japan. It follows Isao Iinuma, a young man driven by a desire to restore the country’s traditional samurai values, believing that Japan’s modern, industrialized society has become corrupt. Isao, consumed by nationalist ideals and the concept of honor, plots an assassination against political figures he views as corrupting the nation. Mishima explores themes of sacrifice, fanaticism, and the clash between old and new Japan, delving into the dangers of idealism and the seductive nature of a pure, yet destructive vision of national renewal. The novel portrays Isao's tragic journey with a mix of admiration and inevitability, capturing his intense inner conflict and the consequences of his unwavering convictions.
- Pages: 647
- Genre: Historical Fiction
- Book Cover Type: Paperback
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- ISBN : 9786003760349
- Persian Title: کتاب اسبهای لگام گسیخته اثر یوکیو می شیما
