The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea
by Yukio Mishima, John Nathan
The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea by Yukio Mishima, John Nathan holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 8.8K reader ratings. First published in 1963. The book spans 181 pages.
About The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea
The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea tells the tale of a band of savage thirteen-year-old boys who reject the adult world as illusory, hypocritical and sentimental, and train themselves in a brutal callousness they call "objectivity." When the mother of one of them begins an affair with a ship's officer, he and his friends idealize the man at first; but it is not long before they conclude that he is in fact soft and romantic. They regard their disappointment in him as an act of betrayal on his part, and react violently.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Yukio Mishima, John Nathan |
| Published | 1963 |
| Pages | 181 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.89 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,810 |
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What genre is The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea?
The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea is categorized as Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea worth reading?
Based on 8.8K reader ratings, The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea?
The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea has 181 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea?
The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea was written by Yukio Mishima, John Nathan. It was first published in 1963.
What is the ISBN for The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea?
The ISBN-13 for The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea is 9780679750150.0.
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