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Hiroshima: Three Witnesses
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I'Ll Search You Out, Put My Lips To Your Tender Ear, And Tell You. . . . I'Ll Tell You The Real Storyi Swear I Will.From Little One By Toge Sankichithree Japanese Authors Of Notehara Tamiki, Ota Yoko, And Toge Sankichisurvived The Atomic Bombing Of Hiroshima Only To Shoulder An Appalling Burden: Bearing Witness To Ultimate Horror. Between 1945 And 1952, In Prose And In Poetry, They Published The Premier Firstperson Accounts Of The Atomic Holocaust. Fortyfive Years Have Passed Since August 6, 1945, Yet This Volume Contains The First Complete English Translation Of Hara'S Summer Flowers, The First English Translation Of Ota'S City Of Corpses, And A New Translation Of Toge'S Poems Of The Atomic Bomb. No Reader Will Emerge Unchanged From Reading These Works. Different From Each Other In Their Politics, Their Writing, And Their Styles Of Life And Death, Hara, Ota, And Toge Were Alike In Feeling Compelled To Set Down In Writing What They Experienced. Within Fortyeight Hours Of August 6, Before Fleeing The City For Shelter In The Hills West Of Hiroshima, Hara Jotted Down This Note: Miraculously Unhurt; Must Be Heaven'S Will That I Survive And Report What Happened. Ota Recorded Her Own Remarks To Her Halfsister As They Walked Down A Street Littered With Corpses: I'M Looking With Two Sets Of Eyesthe Eyes Of A Human Being And The Eyes Of A Writer. And The Memorable Words Of Toge Quoted Above Come From A Poem Addressed To A Child Whose Father Was Killed In The South Pacific And Whose Mother Died On August 6Thwho Would Tell Of That Day? The Works Of These Three Authors Convey As Much Of The Real Story As Can Be Put Into Words.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Hiroshima: Three Witnesses'? A: The main theme of 'Hiroshima: Three Witnesses' is the personal experiences and emotional burdens of three Japanese authors—Hara Tamiki, Ota Yoko, and Toge Sankichi—who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and documented their harrowing accounts of the event and its aftermath.
- Q: Who are the authors featured in this book? A: The authors featured in 'Hiroshima: Three Witnesses' are Hara Tamiki, Ota Yoko, and Toge Sankichi, each providing unique perspectives on their experiences during and after the atomic bombing.
- Q: Is this book a collection of poetry or prose? A: Yes, 'Hiroshima: Three Witnesses' includes both prose and poetry, featuring first-person accounts and reflections from the authors on the impact of the atomic bombing.
- Q: What is the significance of the translations included in this book? A: The book contains the first complete English translations of Hara's 'Summer Flowers', Ota's 'City of Corpses', and a new translation of Toge's 'Poems of the Atomic Bomb', making these crucial works accessible to a broader audience.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book 'Hiroshima: Three Witnesses' has a total of 416 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may show some signs of wear but is still in a readable state.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, which is common for literary works and makes it more portable.
- Q: When was 'Hiroshima: Three Witnesses' published? A: The book was published on February 27, 1990.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in Japanese literature? A: Yes, 'Hiroshima: Three Witnesses' is categorized under 'Japanese & Haiku' literature and provides significant insights into Japanese experiences during World War II.
- Q: Who is the editor of this collection? A: The editor of 'Hiroshima: Three Witnesses' is Richard H. Minear, who compiled and translated the works of the featured authors.