It is possible to read and appreciate Mishima's work without knowing his unusual life story, but, as is often the case, this author's life informs his work. In some ways Mishima's text is a reflection of his life, his values and the political climate in which he lived. Check out the following links and identify a couple new sources to learn about Mishima's extreme nationalism and his fears for post-war Japan. Get some idea of the passion that lurks behind this peaceful, almost fable-like story of Hatsue and Shinji. How does this information enrich your understanding of the story? Does it change your feelings about the text to learn that it is actually quite polemical?
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