The Decay of the Angel by Yukio Mishima (Farsi)

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"The Decay of the Angel" by Yukio Mishima is the fourth and final novel in his Sea of Fertility tetralogy. The story continues the saga of Honda, the lawyer who has been searching for the reincarnation of his childhood friend, Kiyoaki. Now, in his later years, Honda becomes involved with a young boy named Tōru, who seems to embody the spiritual reincarnation of Kiyoaki. As the narrative unfolds, the novel explores themes of decay, death, and the decline of traditional values in post-war Japan. Mishima’s intricate portrayal of the relationship between Honda and Tōru reflects on the inevitable passage of time, the destructive forces of modernity, and the struggle to find meaning in a changing world. The Decay of the Angel culminates the tetralogy’s exploration of beauty, morality, and the metaphysical, offering a profound meditation on the cycles of life and death.