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Southern Exposure: Modern Japanese Literature from Okinawa
Southern Exposure Modern Japanese Literature from Okinawa
Modern Okinawa has been forged by a history of conquest and occupation by mainland Japan and the United States. Its sense of dual subjugation and the propensity of its writers to confront their own complicity with Japanese militarism imbues Okinawa's literary tradition with insightful perspectives on a wide range of issues, including the ongoing...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780824823009
ISBN-10: 0824823001
Publication Date: 1/4/2000
Pages: 362
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Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Book Type: Paperback
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Another book I would've missed if it weren't required reading and thank god it was! Each of these stories is spectacular, refreshing and innovative. An excellent choice if you are into Japanese literature, interested in the history surrounding the Okinawan occupation, or want to try something fresh and new to break your literary rut.


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