In Praise of Shadows by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

In Praise of Shadows

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki with David Rintoul (Narrator)

1 hour, 28 minutes first pub 1933 (editions)

nonfiction art essays philosophy informative reflective medium-paced

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'Were it not for shadows there would be no beauty.' In Praise of Shadows is an eloquent tribute to the austere beauty of traditional Japanese aesthetics. Through architecture, ceramics, theatre, food, women and even toilets, Tanizaki explains the ...

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Moods

reflective 87%
informative 66%
relaxing 33%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 8%
mysterious 7%
dark 5%
funny 4%
sad 3%
emotional 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 37%
slow 34%
fast 28%

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3.82

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