J. Scott Miller is professor of Japanese and comparative literature at Brigham Young University. In addition to teaching a variety of courses exploring Japanese culture he publishes books, articles, and translations of Japanese fiction.
The author's explanations of Japanese literature, culture, life,
and society reflect a profound knowledge of the country. . . . This
book brims with information about the authors and their works of
the 1868-2008 period and helps to explain Japanese scholarship to
Western readers.
*American Reference Books Annual*
Miller provides a comprehensive overview of Japanese literature
from the earliest modern works to the most recent literary trends,
such as postmodern literature, manga, and keitai shosetsu
(cell-phone novels).... This detailed overview of modern Japanese
literature is a useful introduction to the topic and an
indispensable reference source.... Essential.
*CHOICE, May 2010*
Recommended for academic libraries. Miller knows his subject and
makes interesting observations throughout.
*Booklist, January 2010*
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