Mawt fī Muntaṣaf al-Ṣayf: Arabic 2024

Death in Midsummer and Other Stories is a collection of nine short stories that explore themes of loss, obsession, and human fragility. Mishima’s writing blends beauty and brutality, offering psychological depth and poetic intensity. Some notable stories include: "Death in Midsummer" – A mother loses her children in a tragic seaside accident, grappling with guilt and grief. "Thermos Bottles" – A young man becomes obsessed with a writer, leading to an unsettling confrontation. "Swaddling Clothes" – A woman reflects on class divisions and fate, haunted by a disturbing prophecy. Mishima’s stories often explore existential dilemmas, the contrast between tradition and modernity, and the dark corners of human desire. His prose is precise, lyrical, and deeply introspective.