Women's masks

The Masks by Fumiko Enchi, one of Japan's most important writers, is a mysterious and captivating novel set in 1950s Japan.

At the center of the plot is Mieko – an elegant, educated, and powerful poet who refuses to accept the status of women in a male-dominated society. Through secrets, manipulations, and dark desires, she weaves a complex web that ensnares her family and those around her.

Enchi blends reality with mythology, Noh theater with ancient Japanese literature, creating an intense story about female power, revenge, eroticism, and family secrets – a timeless and still relevant work today.