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This remarkable anthology features 101 modern Japanese poems by 55 poets, including Shuntaro Tanikawa, Minoru Yoshioka, Taeko Tomioka, Nobuo Ayukawa, Taro Kitamura, Ryuichi Tamura, Hiroshi Yoshino, Noriko Ibaragi, Gozo Yoshimasu and Yoji Arakawa, carefully selected by the renowned poet and literary critic Makoto Ooka to ensure that the chosen poems express each poets special character. The collection provides a superb introduction to Japanese poetry from the immediate postwar period to the mid1990s, and through these works one can sense the movement in poetry that reflected the challenging transitions and dizzying transformations occurring in postwar and contemporary Japan. Selected for inclusion in the Japanese Literature Publishing Project (JLPP) by the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs, this firstever English edition has been translated by Paul McCarthy with both empathy and artistic felicity, and also includes a critical introduction by the Japanese poet and essayist Chuei Yagi. Suitable for both the student/scholar of modern Japanese literature and the general reader with a passion for poetry, the 101 poems in this authoritative collection will delight and inspire.
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- Q: What is the main theme of '101 Modern Japanese Poems'? A: The anthology features a collection of modern Japanese poems that reflect the unique voices and styles of 55 poets, capturing the essence of Japanese poetry from the postwar period to the mid-1990s.
- Q: Who curated the selection of poems in this book? A: The poems in '101 Modern Japanese Poems' were carefully selected by renowned poet and literary critic Makoto Ōoka.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for readers new to Japanese poetry? A: Yes, this anthology is suitable for both students and general readers, providing a superb introduction to modern Japanese literature.
- Q: When was '101 Modern Japanese Poems' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 2012.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, which provides durability and a quality feel.
- Q: How many pages are in '101 Modern Japanese Poems'? A: The anthology contains a total of 168 pages.
- Q: Who translated the poems into English? A: The poems were translated into English by Paul McCarthy, who aimed to capture both the empathy and artistic qualities of the original works.
- Q: Does the book include any additional commentary or essays? A: Yes, the anthology includes a critical introduction by Japanese poet and essayist Chūei Yagi.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: What is the significance of the Japanese Literature Publishing Project (JLPP) in relation to this book? A: The anthology was selected for inclusion in the Japanese Literature Publishing Project (JLPP) by the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs, highlighting its cultural importance.