The Body in Postwar Japanese Fiction
| Author | : Douglas Slaymaker |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2004-08-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781134354023 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1134354029 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (029 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Body in Postwar Japanese Fiction by : Douglas Slaymaker
Download or read book The Body in Postwar Japanese Fiction written by Douglas Slaymaker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-02 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores one of the crucial themes in postwar Japanese fiction. Through an examination of the work of a number of prominent twentieth century Japanese writers, the book analyses the meaning of the body in postwar Japanese discourse, the gender constructions of the imagery of the body and the implications for our understanding of individual and national identity. This book will be of interest to all students of modern Japanese literature.
