MONKEY New Writing from Japan: Volume 2: TRAVEL

The anthology "MONKEY New Writing from Japan" showcases contemporary Japanese literature, including short fiction, poetry, translations, and a graphic narrative, offering readers a travel experience through imagination during the pandemic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press

MONKEY New Writing from Japan is an annual anthology that showcases the best of contemporary Japanese literature. Volume 2 celebrates TRAVEL -- we may not be able to travel much during this second year of the pandemic, but we can travel in our imaginations. MONKEY offers short fiction and poetry by writers such as Mieko Kawakami, Haruki Murakami, Hideo Furukawa, Hiromi Kawakami, Aoko Matsuda, and Kyohei Sakaguchi; new translations of modern classics; a graphic narrative by Satoshi Kitamura; and contributions from American writers such as Brian Evenson and Laird Hunt.

The second volume of MONKEY New Writing from Japan, an annual anthology that highlights the finest of contemporary Japanese literature, is dedicated to the theme of TRAVEL. Despite the limitations imposed by the pandemic, we can still embark on imaginative journeys through literature. This volume features a diverse range of literary works, including short stories and poems by renowned authors such as Mieko Kawakami, Haruki Murakami, Hideo Furukawa, Hiromi Kawakami, Aoko Matsuda, and Kyohei Sakaguchi. Additionally, it includes new translations of classic Japanese literature, a captivating graphic narrative by Satoshi Kitamura, and insightful contributions from American writers like Brian Evenson and Laird Hunt. MONKEY New Writing from Japan provides a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of Japanese literature and its global connections, offering readers a literary adventure that transcends physical boundaries.

Dimension: 260 x 190 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780997248081