The Sea of Fertility books in order A series by Yukio Mishima
The Sea of Fertility series by Yukio Mishima has 4 books, from Spring Snow (1969) to The Decay of the Angel (Feb 1971). Read it in order, starting with Spring Snow.
Reading order: 1 Spring Snow (1969) · 2 Runaway Horses (1969) · 3 The Temple of Dawn (1970) · 4 The Decay of the Angel (1971)
Updated September 2026
All 4 The Sea of Fertility books in order
- 1.
Spring Snow (1969)
- 2.
Runaway Horses (1969)
- 3.
The Temple of Dawn (1970)
- 4.
The Decay of the Angel (Feb 1971)
The Sea of Fertility on screen
- Spring Snow (2005)Film · from Spring Snow
The Sea of Fertility FAQ
- How many The Sea of Fertility books are there?
- There are 4 The Sea of Fertility books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The Sea of Fertility books in?
- In publication order, starting with Spring Snow (1969): 1 Spring Snow (1969) · 2 Runaway Horses (1969) · 3 The Temple of Dawn (1970) · 4 The Decay of the Angel (1971).
- What is the first The Sea of Fertility book?
- Spring Snow (1969).
- What is the latest The Sea of Fertility book?
- The Decay of the Angel (Feb 1971).
- Is the Sea of Fertility series finished?
- There have been no new The Sea of Fertility books since 1971; Yukio Mishima died in 1970.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.