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About this topic
Japanese Gothic is a fascinating subgenre that combines traditional elements of Gothic literature with the unique cultural and social contexts of Japan. This genre often explores themes of isolation, the supernatural, and the psychological depths of its characters. Readers interested in this genre will find that it reflects Japan's rich literary history while also pushing the boundaries of horror and dark fiction. The stories often delve into the eerie and uncanny aspects of both urban and rural settings, drawing readers into unsettling narratives that are both compelling and thought-provoking.
Key Topics to Explore
- Supernatural Elements
- Psychological Horror
- Cultural Contexts
- Isolation and Alienation
- Urban Legends
What You Will Find
Books in the Japanese Gothic genre typically combine haunting narratives with deep character exploration. Readers can expect a range of styles from atmospheric prose to more contemporary takes on horror. The stories may draw on folklore, societal issues, and personal trauma, often leading to an unsettling yet enriching reading experience. This genre appeals to those who appreciate intricate storytelling that evokes a sense of dread and curiosity.
Common Questions
What defines Japanese Gothic literature?
Japanese Gothic literature is characterized by its blend of traditional Gothic themes, such as the supernatural and psychological horror, with elements specific to Japanese culture and folklore.
Are there common themes in Japanese Gothic novels?
Yes, common themes include isolation, the supernatural, alienation, and the exploration of human psyche, often set against a backdrop of Japan's unique cultural landscape.
Who are notable authors in the Japanese Gothic genre?
While many authors contribute to this genre, notable figures often emerge from both classic and contemporary literature, reflecting a spectrum of styles and influences.
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Key Concepts in the Gothic
Author: William Hughes
language: en
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Release Date: 2017-12-20
An essential quick-reference book for students of Gothic literature, theatre and literary theoryKey Concepts in the Gothic provides a one-stop resource which details and defines, in accessible language, those contexts essential for the study of the Gothic in all periods and media. The volume is divided into three sections: Concepts and Terms; Theories of the Gothic; and Key Fictional Texts. Bibliographies are provided with the last two sections. The book clearly explains the critical terms - from 'Ab-human' to 'Zombie' - as well as the main theories, including ecocriticism, queer theory and Postcolonial theory, which any student of the Gothic is likely to encounter. This book will be a reliable companion for students of the genre from school and through university. Key FeaturesCovers the Gothic from the eighteenth century to the presentProvides a comprehensive survey not just of movements and theories but also of the essential terminology used in Gothic StudiesA reference work for those working with genres inflected by the Gothic, such as Romanticism, theatre studies and crime writingProvides a readily accessible resource for developing further research
Representations of Japan in South Korean Cinema of the Park Geun-hye Era
Providing a rare example of a national cinema that has managed to overturn the prevailing global paradigm of Hollywood dominance, South Korean films are nevertheless still haunted by the peninsula’s earlier colonial history. Focussing on a series of films produced during the administration of disgraced and then pardoned President Park Geun-hye (2013–2017), this book examines South Korea’s relationship with Japan and how this relationship continues to be negotiated through films and politics. Containing detailed discussion of significant and internationally renowned films including The Age of Shadows, The Handmaiden and the domestically popular, The Admiral: Roaring Currents, this informative text is a welcome addition to South Korean Film Studies that will also be valued for its examination of how film cycles operate in non-Hollywood cinema. Offering a perceptive look at an underexplored area, this book will be embraced by professionals and laypersons intrigued by South Korea and Japan’s frequently tense relationship.
The Alien Within
Author: Leith Morton
language: en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date: 2009-02-26
Readers worldwide have long been drawn to the foreign, the exotic, and the alien, even before Freud’s famous essay on the uncanny in 1919. Given Japan’s many years of relative isolation, followed by its multicultural empire, these themes seem particularly ripe for exploration and exploitation by Japanese writers. Their literary adventures have taken them inside Japan as well as outside, and how they internalized the exotic through the adoption of modernist techniques and subject matter forms the primary subject of this book. The Alien Within is the first book-length thematic study in English of the alien in modern Japanese literature and helps shed new light on a number of important authors. Morton examines the Gothic, a form of writing with strong affinities to European Gothic and a motif in the fiction of several key modern Japanese writers, such as Arishima Takeo. Morton also discusses the translations of Tsubouchi Shoyo, Japan’s most famous early translator of Shakespeare, and how this most alien and exotic author was absorbed into the Japanese literary and theatrical tradition. The new field of translation theory and how it relates to translating Shakespeare are also discussed. Morton devotes two chapters to the celebrated female poet Yosano Akiko, whose verse on childbirth and her unborn children broke taboos relating to the expression of the female body and sensibility. He also highlights the writing of contemporary Okinawan novelist Oshiro Tatsuhiro, whose work springs from what is for Japanese an exotic subtropical landscape and makes symbolic reference to the otherness at the heart of Japanese religiosity. Another significant but equally overlooked subject is the focus of the final chapter, which analyzes the travel writing of internationally best-selling author Murakami Haruki. Murakami’s great corpus of work includes a one-volume study of the 2000 Sydney Olympics, which Morton discusses in detail. The Alien Within breaks new ground in its treatment of the exotic in modern Japanese writing and in its discussion of authors and work hitherto absent from critical discussions in English. It will be of significant interest to readers of literature and students of modern Japanese culture and women’s writing as well as those fascinated by the occult, Gothic fiction, and the exotic.