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Shanghai: A Novel by Yokomitsu Riichi (Michigan Monograph Series in Japanese Studies) : Yokomitsu, Riichi, Washburn, Dennis: desertcart.in: Books Review: What a book. The story packs a punch!! It is certainly not dated even though written in 1928 (story takes place in 1925 Shanghai). Written by a Japanese writer with a very modern voice. It is an "outsider" type novel in all respects. Japanese in China; Japanese alienated from Japanese, Japanese alienated from Chinese, Japanese alienated from time and place. It helps to be aware of sino-Japanese politics and economy tied to the period, but not essential. Very stark story in which the Japanese protagonist expresses the need for China to ally with Japan in a political and economic sense as opposed to allying with the Western powers, yet his contempt for the Chinese underlies his emotional response to circumstances involving the Chinese. He falls in love with a Chinese revoluntionary which comes to nothing. I recommend this excellent book unreservedly. Also has a short piece on the author which showcases his philosophy and life.
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (9) |
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 2.29 x 22.86 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 1929280017 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1929280018 |
| Item Weight | 340 g |
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 248 pages |
| Publisher | The University of Michigan Press (18 June 2001) |
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What a book. The story packs a punch!! It is certainly not dated even though written in 1928 (story takes place in 1925 Shanghai). Written by a Japanese writer with a very modern voice. It is an "outsider" type novel in all respects. Japanese in China; Japanese alienated from Japanese, Japanese alienated from Chinese, Japanese alienated from time and place. It helps to be aware of sino-Japanese politics and economy tied to the period, but not essential. Very stark story in which the Japanese protagonist expresses the need for China to ally with Japan in a political and economic sense as opposed to allying with the Western powers, yet his contempt for the Chinese underlies his emotional response to circumstances involving the Chinese. He falls in love with a Chinese revoluntionary which comes to nothing. I recommend this excellent book unreservedly. Also has a short piece on the author which showcases his philosophy and life.
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