- In 1956, Yukio Mishima published a chilling novel, based on the true story of a monk who burns down a historic temple, and written from his perspective. If you're interested in the thought process of a person who becomes obsessed with a single great act of terror, you should pick up a copy, Reddit. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/the_temple_of_the_golden_pavilion 7 comments reddit.com