Modern Japanese Fiction

＂＂Modern Japanese Fiction＂＂ is a comprehensive anthology of contemporary Japanese literature, edited by John W. Morrison. The book includes a diverse range of short stories and excerpts from novels by some of the most prominent Japanese writers of the 20th century, such as Yukio Mishima, Yasunari Kawabata, and Junichiro Tanizaki. The stories explore themes of love, loss, identity, and cultural conflict, and are presented in both English translation and the original Japanese. The book also includes an introduction by Morrison that provides historical and cultural context for the works, as well as critical analysis of the literary techniques employed by the authors. This collection is an excellent resource for students of Japanese literature and culture, as well as anyone interested in exploring the rich and varied world of modern Japanese fiction.This is a new release of the original 1955 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.