The Siren's Lament: Essential Stories

3 captivating short stories by one of Japan's most prominent 20th-century writers, showcasing his characteristic blend of the erotic and the sinister.

“Sexuality and dominance are never far below the surface of Tanizaki's stories.” — The New York Times

In this thrilling collection, celebrated Japanese writer Jun'ichirō Tanizaki explores the paper-thin line between the sublime and the depraved. Meticulous and sensual, the 3 stories gathered here distill the essence of Tanizaki's shorter ficti...