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From Damian Flanagan’s introduction to The Three-Cornered World by Natsume Soseki

Posted on 24th October 2016 by Nick Kent

The Three-Cornered World, Soseki’s masterpiece, was translated by Alan Turney. Here, Damian Flanagan discusses the significance of Turney’s translation. . . . a classic translation of one of the most famous works of Japanese literature, a tour de force by … Continue reading →

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Damian Flanagan introduces Soseki’s Three-Cornered World

Posted on 20th May 2016 by Nick Kent

an extract from Damian Flanagan’s introduction to The Three-Cornered World by Natsume Soseki   . . . a classic translation of one of the most famous works of Japanese literature, a tour de force by the writer universally recognized in … Continue reading →

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Introducing five great Japanese writers

Posted on 11th February 2016 by Nick Kent

If you aren’t yet familiar with Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Shusaku Endo, Yukio Mishima, Wahei Tatematsu and Natsume Soseki, please let us introduce you…   Ryunosuke Akutagawa was an immense talent who in his short life wrote over 100 short stories – including Rashomon, … Continue reading →

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