Representing the Other in Modern Japanese Literature looks at the ways in which authors writing in Japanese in the twentieth century constructed a division between the 'Self' and the 'Other' in their work. Drawing on methodology from Foucault and Lacan, the clearly presented essays seek to show how Japanese writers have responded to the central question of what it means to be 'Japanese' and of how best to define their identity. Taking geographical, racial and ethnic identity as a starting point to explore Japan's vision of 'non-Japan', representations of the Other are examined in terms of the experiences of Japanese authors abroad and in the imaginary lands envisioned by authors in Japan. Using a diverse cross-section of writers and texts as case studies, this edited volume brings together contributions from a number of leading international experts in the field and is written at an accessible level, making it essential reading for those working in Japanese studies, colonialism, identity studies and nationalism.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415361866
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96450092
Product Key Features
Book Title
Representing the Other in Modern Japanese Literature: a Critical Approach
Author
Mark Williams, Rachael Hutchinson
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Literature
Publication Year
2006
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
680g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
The University of Sheffield/Routledge Japanese Studies Series
Editor
Mark Williams, Rachael Hutchinson
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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