He encounters the sokushinbutsu (monks who self-mummify) and becomes fascinated by complex automatons.
He intentionally uses Greek-origin words like "exegesis" or "archetype" in a medieval Japanese setting to remind readers that this is an Argentine's interpretation of Japan, not a historical document. Un Crimen Japones Daniel Guebel epub
If you are looking for the digital version, the book is widely available in formats: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Un crimen japonés He encounters the sokushinbutsu (monks who self-mummify) and