About the book
Etsuko is a trapped woman who lays traps for others...
After the early death of her philandering husband, Etsuko moves into her father-in-law's house, where she numbly submits to the old man's advances. Meanwhile she develops feelings for the handsome eighteen-year-old servant Saburo. Tormented by his indifference, yet invigorated by her desire, she makes one last, catastrophic bid for his attention.
'A sensuous, absorbing study of overriding obsession' Kirkus
'One of the outstanding writers of the world' New York Times
Editions of Thirst for Love
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099530275
- EBook
- ISBN 9781407053967
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Etsuko is a trapped woman who lays traps for others...
After the early death of her philandering husband, Etsuko moves into her father-in-law's house, where she numbly submits to the old man's advances. Meanwhile she develops feelings for the handsome eighteen-year-old servant Saburo. Tormented by his indifference, yet invigorated by her desire, she makes one last, catastrophic bid for his attention.
'A sensuous, absorbing study of overriding obsession' Kirkus
'One of the outstanding writers of the world' New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thirst for Love about?
Etsuko is a trapped woman who lays traps for others...
After the early death of her philandering husband, Etsuko moves into her father-in-law's house, where she numbly submits to the old man's advances. Meanwhile she develops feelings for the handsome eighteen-year-old servant Saburo. Tormented by his indifference, yet invigorated by her desire, she makes one last, catastrophic bid for his attention.
'A sensuous, absorbing study of overriding obsession' Kirkus
'One of the outstanding writers of the world' New York Times
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Thirst for Love?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Thirst for Love?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780099530275
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Thirst for Love?
Yukio Mishima
Who is the Publisher of the book Thirst for Love?
Random House
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Thirst for Love is available as paperback(ISBN 9780099530275) and ebook(ISBN 9781407053967)
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