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In Praise of Shadows
by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
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About This Book
In Praise of Shadows is an essay by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki about Japanese aesthetics. Tanizaki's observations include cultural notes on customs and tradition, people, historical places and buildings, discussion of various materials and craft techniques, as well as food and even unusual recipes as seen through the author's metaphorical lens of light and shadow. The original essay was published in Japan in 1933.
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