Diary of a Mad Old Man
In Yasunari Kawabata's novel, Diary of a Mad Old Man, we follow the story of an elderly man who becomes infatuated with his daughter-in-law. The man, who is a retired professor, begins to keep a diary to document his feelings and thoughts as he becomes increasingly obsessed with the young woman.
As the man's obsession grows, he starts to experience a range of conflicting emotions, from desire to guilt to shame. He struggles to come to terms with his feelings and the taboo nature of his desires, leading to a deep sense of inner turmoil.
Through the diary entries, we gain insight into the man's psyche and the complexities of his relationships with his family members. The novel explores themes of aging, desire, and the boundaries of social norms.
Diary of a Mad Old Man is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of human nature and the complexities of desire, told through the intimate and revealing format of a diary.