Sirens of the Western Shore : Westernesque Women and Translation in Modern Japanese Literature /
Indra Levy
- 344 pages
Introduces a new archetype in the study of modern Japanese literature: the "Westernesque femme fatale," an alluring figure who is ethnically Japanese but evokes the West in her physical appearance, lifestyle, behavior, and, most important, her use of language. She played conspicuous roles in landmark works of modern Japanese fiction and theater.
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Novels, other prose & writers: 19th century Novels, other prose & writers: from c 1900 - Literature - Classics / Criticism History and criticism Literary Criticism Japanese ASIA Western influences