Western Writers in Japan
| Author | : S. Okada |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 1998-11-25 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230377738 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230377734 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (734 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Western Writers in Japan by : S. Okada
Download or read book Western Writers in Japan written by S. Okada and published by Springer. This book was released on 1998-11-25 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book relates the experiences of a range of Western writers who went to Japan as teachers and lecturers, covering a period of over 100 years. It discusses East-West cultural differences; Western 'individualism' encountering Japanese 'formal' society; and draws on the author's interviews with many of the writers featured. It includes some hitherto unpublished correspondence, as well as comments on their published works. The author hopes her book will encourage a deeper understanding between East and West.