The Sailor who Fell from Grace with the Sea vs. Foundation

A Harmonious Echo

You've rated both『The Sailor who Fell from Grace with the Sea』and『Foundation』highly, revealing a fascinating echo in your appreciation for narratives that grapple with the profound limitations and eventual transcendence of individual existence. Your note about 'Foundation' celebrating characters whose achievements 'stick forever in the next generations' hearts' even when they 'are alive for only a couple of pages' resonates deeply with Mishima's exploration of Ryuji's fleeting desire for a conventional life, a transient flicker against the vast, indifferent sea. Both books, through vastly different lenses, showcase a sophisticated understanding of legacy and the ephemeral nature of human endeavors when placed against timeless forces.