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『死者の仏』（英題: *Confessions of a Mask*) is the second novel of Japanese writer Yukio Mishima, first published in 1949. The work, which marked Mishima’s breakthrough into national literary fame while he was only in his early twenties, presents an intimate exploration of identity and social roles in post‑war Japan. Although the novel’s themes intersect with issues of sexuality and LGBTQ identity before the Stonewall era, its primary focus remains on Mishima’s personal narrative and cultural milieu.
First publish date: June 1958
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: 三島由紀夫
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