Susan Sontag
Donald Richie writes about Japan with an unrivaled range, acuity and wit.
Book Description
Donald Richie, famed commentator on Japanese culture, reviews works by over one hundred authors in this collection of essays covering both ancient and modern classics. This is the ideal introduction to the full range of Japanese literature.
About the Author
Donald Richie, acclaimed by Time Magazine as the dean of Japan's art critics, has written over forty books on all aspects of Japanese culture. Richie lives in Japan.
Japanese Literature Reviewed FROM THE PUBLISHER
In this collection of essays, acclaimed arts critic Donald Richie offers an insightful guide to Japanese literature. Including reviews of works by over one hundred authors, Richie presents an ideal introduction to books ranging from ancient literary classics to modern popular novels.