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Read Real Japanese Fiction: Short Stories by Contemporary Writers1 free CD included,Used
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Longawaited by teachers and students, Read Real Japanese Fiction presents short works by six of todays most daring and provocative Japanese writers. The spellbinding world of Hiromi Kawakami; the hairraising horror of Otsuichi; the haunting, poignant prose of Banana Yoshimoto; even the poetic wordplay of Yoko Tawada whatever a readers taste, he or she is sure to find something of interest and value in this book, suitable for students at the intermediate level and above.As in real Japanese novels, the text on each page runs from top to bottom and from right to left. Each doublepage spread features translations of all the difficult passages. In the back of the book, moreover, is a builtin JapaneseEnglish learners dictionary and a notes section covering issues of nuance, usage, grammar and culture that come up in each story. Best of all, the books comes with a free audio CD containing narrations of the stories, performed by a professional voice actress.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Read Real Japanese Fiction'? A: The book presents short stories by six contemporary Japanese writers, showcasing a variety of writing styles and themes, ideal for intermediate-level students.
- Q: Does this book include an audio CD? A: Yes, the book comes with a free audio CD featuring narrations of the stories performed by a professional voice actress.
- Q: What is the format of the text in this book? A: The text is formatted to mirror traditional Japanese novels, running from top to bottom and right to left.
- Q: Is there a translation available for difficult passages? A: Yes, each double-page spread includes translations for difficult passages to assist readers in understanding the text.
- Q: Are there any additional resources included in the book? A: Yes, the book contains a built-in Japanese-English learners dictionary and a notes section addressing grammar, usage, and cultural nuances.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The item condition is listed as 'Very Good', indicating minimal wear and tear.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Read Real Japanese Fiction'? A: The book is authored by Michael Emmerich.
- Q: When was 'Read Real Japanese Fiction' published? A: The book was published on June 21, 2013.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Read Real Japanese Fiction' have? A: The book contains 256 pages.