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§Author· 1 book

Thomas J. Harper

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Cover of In Praise of Shadows by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

In Praise of Shadows

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, 1933
62 ratings

§ About Thomas J. Harper's books

Books on SansFiction
1
Published
1933
Average rating
3.6 / 5 across 62 ratings
Genres
Aesthetics, General, Poetry

The book: In Praise of Shadows (1933)

"This is a powerfully anti-modernist book, yet contains the most beautiful evocation of the traditional Japanese aesthetic, which cast such a spell on Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Common questions about Thomas J. Harper

What is Thomas J. Harper best known for?
Thomas J. Harper is best known for In Praise of Shadows, published in 1933 with 62 ratings and a 3.6 average. It is the most-rated of Thomas J. Harper's books on SansFiction.
What genres does Thomas J. Harper write?
Thomas J. Harper's books on SansFiction are tagged Aesthetics, General and Poetry.

Explore: Aesthetics · General · Poetry