The Shōwa Anthology: Modern Japanese Short Stories 1929-1984

The Shōwa Anthology: Modern Japanese Short Stories 1929-1984

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The Shōwa Anthology: Modern Japanese Short Stories 1929-1984

The Shōwa Anthology: Modern Japanese Short Stories 1929-1984

Written by Van C. Gessel
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The Showa Anthology is the first comprehensive collection of Japanese short stories to appear in English translation in over eight years. These twenty-five stories, most of them newly translated, were composed during the six decades of the Showa period (from 1926 to 1989) by some of the finest Japanese writers of this century. The variety and scope of these works attest both to the tenacity of Japanese literary tradition and to the ability of the Japanese writer to absorb and adapt contemporary literary techniques. Most of all, they are vivid artistic responses to what may well be the most turbulent, challenging era in modern Japanese history. The anthology includes stories by authors whose reputations are already well established in the West--Nobel laureate Kawabata Yasunari, Endo Shusaku, Oe Kenzaburo, Dazai Osamu, Inoue Yasushi, and Abe Kobo. In addition, many authors considered of the first rank in Japan are represented, often for the first time in English--Kajii Motojiro, Shono Junzo, Ishikawa Jun, and Shimao Toshio. Six stories by women writers provide a sampling of fiction by a group of authors who have become a major creative force in postwar literature. These authors, much like the classical Japanese painter, are seldom at home producing vast, panoramic landscapes of life; rather they are masters at creating rich genre-style vignettes and brief flashes of inspiration. When these small, reverberating scenes are placed one beside another, the scroll that unfolds before the reader's eyes is a subtle and complex portrait of human experience. In formal literary terms, the works range from the discursive autobiographical sketch to imaginative surrealism; from the gentle lyrical mode to the ultramodern intellectual discourse; from pastoral wistfulness to studies of war and its destructive force. Rendered into English by the leading translators and scholars from the younger generation of Japanologists, these stories will appeal to every literary taste. They clearly demonstrate that literature in Japan over the past half century has been a living, changing entity, responding to and commenting upon the vicissitudes of the society. The Japanese short story, as The Showa Anthology demonstrates, has survived wars and defeats and the advent of high-technology in the present age to evolve into a durable and universal form of literary expression.Contents:Introduction by Van C. GesselKuchisuke's Valley by Ibuse MasujiMating by Kajii MotojirōLes joues en feu by Hori TatsuoMagic Lantern by Dazai OsamuMoon jems by Ishikawa JunThe magic chalk by Abe KōbōBad Company by Yasuoka ShōtarōEggs by Mishima YukioStars by Kojima NobuoAre the trees green? by Yoshiyuki JunnosukeStill life by Shōno JunzōWith maya by Shimao ToshioThe monastery by Kurahashi YumikoUnder the shadow of Mt. Bandai by Inoue YasushiMulberry child by Minakami TsutomuOne arm by Kawabata YasunariThe day before by Endō ShūsakuFriends by Abe AkiraRipples by Shibaki YoshikoThe pale fox by Ōbe MinakoIron fish by Kōno TaekoPlatonic Love by Kanai MiekoThe crushed pellet by Kaikō TakeshiThe clever rain tree by Ōe KenzaburōThe silent traders by Tsushima YūkoThe immortal by Nakagami Kenji

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Language Jpn
Publisher Kōdansha International
Published 1985
ISBN 173905
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Van C. Gessel is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Van C. Gessel enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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Nancy Nelson
Nancy Nelson October 11, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A solid 4 stars from me.
Richard  Parker
Richard Parker February 13, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars.
Nicholas Allen
Nicholas Allen April 27, 2024
It was adequate. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
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