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A Brief History Of Imbecility: Poetry And Prose Of Takamura Kotaro
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Takamura Kotaro (18831956) Drew On His Studies In New York, London, And Paris To Lay The Foundations In Japan For Westernstyle Japanese Sculpture Through His Intricate Wood Carvings And Powerful Bronzes. But Takamura Also Composed Poems Infused With Startling Energy, Directness, And Narrative Clarity. Among The First To Use The Vernacular Masterfully In Verse, He Has Long Been Recognized As One Of Japan'S Premier Modern Poets.Takamura Thus Stood In The Confluence Of Two Artistic Currents, Both Shaping And Being Shaped By Them. His Personal Experiences, From Exultation To Tragedy, Found Expression Through This Dynamic. Hiroaki Sato Now Captures A Lucid Picture Of Takamura'S Eloquent Struggle With Art And With Life. Originally Published In 1980 As Chieko And Other Poems, This Expanded Volume Includes A New Introduction And A New Selection Of Takamura'S Essays On Art And Other Subjects.The Poetry Included Here Is Divided Into Three Parts: The Journey Represents A Chronology Of The Poet'S Life; Chieko Is A Selection Of Poems About Takamura'S Wife Which Describes His Devotion To Her For More Than Thirty Years Through Courtship And Marriage, During Her Illness And Insanity, And Continuing After Her Death; And A Brief History Of Imbecility Is A Sequence Of Twenty Autobiographical Poems Composed In 1947.The Essays, Appearing In English For The First Time, Offer A More Complete Understanding Of Takamura'S Relationship To Art, His Complex Experience Of Paris, And His Views On Beauty And Creativity. Included Here Are The Latter Half Of Chieko'S Life, A Moving Prose Complement To The Chieko Poems, And A Last Glance At The Third Ministry Of Education Art Exhibition, A Scathing Review Of The Modern Art World, The First Of Its Kind In Japan.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Brief History of Imbecility'? A: The main theme of 'A Brief History of Imbecility' revolves around the duality of Takamura Kōtarō's life experiences, capturing both personal and artistic struggles through poetry and essays.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Brief History of Imbecility' is Takamura Kōtarō, a prominent Japanese poet and sculptor.
- Q: What type of book is 'A Brief History of Imbecility'? A: 'A Brief History of Imbecility' is a collection of poetry and prose, including autobiographical poems and essays, highlighting Takamura's insights on art and life.
- Q: When was 'A Brief History of Imbecility' published? A: 'A Brief History of Imbecility' was published on July 1, 1992.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'A Brief History of Imbecility' contains a total of 296 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used item in good condition.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features of 'A Brief History of Imbecility' include its exploration of Takamura's life through poetry, his innovative use of vernacular in verse, and essays that provide insights into his artistic philosophy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Japanese poetry? A: 'A Brief History of Imbecility' can be suitable for readers unfamiliar with Japanese poetry, as it includes a new introduction and essays that contextualize Takamura's work.
- Q: What topics do the essays in the book cover? A: The essays in the book cover Takamura's relationship to art, his experiences in Paris, and his views on beauty and creativity.
- Q: What are the three parts of the poetry included in the book? A: The poetry is divided into three parts: 'The Journey,' 'Chieko,' and 'A Brief History of Imbecility,' each reflecting different aspects of Takamura's life and experiences.