British Children's Literature in Japanese Culture, Wonderlands and Looking Glasses
Wonderlands and Looking-Glasses
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Catherine Butler's "British Children's Literature in Japanese Culture: Wonderlands and Looking-Glasses" explores the multifaceted relationship between British children's literature and Japanese culture.
The book examines how British classics have been translated, adapted, and integrated into Japanese popular culture, encompassing print, film, and tourism.
It delves into the selection process, cultural understanding, and reworking of these texts within a Japanese context.
Butler's analysis considers both individual works and their broader cultural implications, offering insightful case studies and exploring the impact on Japanese perceptions of Britain itself.
The book provides a comprehensive overview of this unique cultural exchange.
The book examines how British classics have been translated, adapted, and integrated into Japanese popular culture, encompassing print, film, and tourism.
It delves into the selection process, cultural understanding, and reworking of these texts within a Japanese context.
Butler's analysis considers both individual works and their broader cultural implications, offering insightful case studies and exploring the impact on Japanese perceptions of Britain itself.
The book provides a comprehensive overview of this unique cultural exchange.
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