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The author's explanations of Japanese literature, culture, life, and society reflect a profound knowledge of the country. . . . This book brims with information about the authors and their works of the 1868-2008 period and helps to explain Japanese scholarship to Western readers. * American Reference Books Annual *
Miller provides a comprehensive overview of Japanese literature from the earliest modern works to the most recent literary trends, such as postmodern literature, manga, and keitai shosetsu (cell-phone novels).... This detailed overview of modern Japanese literature is a useful introduction to the topic and an indispensable reference source.... Essential. * CHOICE, May 2010 *
Recommended for academic libraries. Miller knows his subject and makes interesting observations throughout. * Booklist, January 2010 *

Historical Dictionary of Modern Japanese

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      Publisher: Scarecrow Press
      Publication Date: 7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780810858107, 978-0810858107
      ISBN10: 081085810X

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review
      The author's explanations of Japanese literature, culture, life, and society reflect a profound knowledge of the country. . . . This book brims with information about the authors and their works of the 1868-2008 period and helps to explain Japanese scholarship to Western readers. * American Reference Books Annual *
      Miller provides a comprehensive overview of Japanese literature from the earliest modern works to the most recent literary trends, such as postmodern literature, manga, and keitai shosetsu (cell-phone novels).... This detailed overview of modern Japanese literature is a useful introduction to the topic and an indispensable reference source.... Essential. * CHOICE, May 2010 *
      Recommended for academic libraries. Miller knows his subject and makes interesting observations throughout. * Booklist, January 2010 *

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