In Praise of Shadows by Charles Moore, Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

In Praise of Shadows

Charles Moore, Jun'ichirō Tanizaki with Thomas J. Harper (Translator), Edward G. Seidensticker (Translator)

48 pages first pub 1933 (editions)

nonfiction art essays philosophy informative reflective medium-paced

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"An essay on aesthetics by the Japanese novelist, this book explores architecture, jade, food, and even toilets, combining an acute sense of the use of space in buildings. The book also includes descriptions of laquerware under candlelight and wom...

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Moods

reflective 83%
informative 67%
relaxing 31%
inspiring 27%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 8%
mysterious 6%
dark 4%
funny 4%
emotional 2%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 33%
fast 26%

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