Runaway Horses

In "Runaway Horses," the second installment of Yukio Mishima's acclaimed tetralogy, Shigekuni Honda, now a judge in Osaka, becomes convinced that a young revolutionary named Isao is the reincarnation of his childhood friend Kiyoaki. As Isao embarks on a fervent mission against perceived threats to Japan's integrity, driven by his father's samurai ideals, Honda strives to prevent the tragic fate he foresees for him. This novel explores the complexities of fanaticism in the tumultuous pre-war era, delving into deep psychological and societal themes.