Read Japan: A Booklover’s Guide to Japanese Literature in Translation, 1960 – Now

TALK SERIES

Autumn reading, Sorted.

Read Japan: A Booklover’s Guide to Japanese Literature in Translation, 1960 – Now is a series of three talks for anyone interested in contemporary Japanese fiction in translation. The speakers, all experts in Japanese literature, will introduce novels published in Japan over three consecutive 20-year periods—the 1960s-70s, 1980s-90s, and 2000 to present—focusing on works that have been translated into English. Each talk offers a window into the social and political context of the time, as well as important writers and movements, and comes with a shortlist of recommended books to create a roadmap for exploring Japanese literature.

Read Japan is designed for newcomers to Japanese literature, as well as more seasoned but adhoc readers of Japanese books.

Attendees will receive a 20% discount voucher from Books Kinokuniya Sydney, redeemable online, and will have a chance to win one themed book pack per night, also courtesy of Books Kinokuniya Sydney. (Book pack postage within Australia only.)