Sirens of the Western shore

By Indra A. Levy

Subjects: Japanese literature, history and criticism, Japanese literature, Women in literature, History and criticism, Japanese literature, women authors, Western influences

Description: "Indra Levy 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."--BOOK JACKET