Junichiro Tanizaki

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Junichiro Tanizaki (1886–1965) was a major Japanese author whose work spans novels and essays. His fiction often examines erotic desire, aesthetics, and the tension between tradition and modernity.

Born 1886 in Tokyo; died 1965. Major works include The Key (La Chiave), Naomi (L'amore di uno Sciocco), The Makioka Sisters, and the essay In Praise of Shadows.

Two DeBaser reviews (by Darius) highlight Tanizaki's recurrent themes: erotic-fetishistic atmospheres and dominant, enigmatic female figures. They contrast works centered on sexual transgression (La Chiave) with psychologically driven narratives (L'amore di uno Sciocco). Both reviews read Tanizaki as exploring the clash between feudal traditions and modern impulses.

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