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Catherine Butler
Professor of English at Cardiff University, specializing in children's literature, particularly fantasy and historical literature. Author of "British Children's Literature in Japanese Culture: Wonderlands and Looking-Glasses."
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Catherine Butler, "British Children's Literature in Japanese Culture: Wonderlands and Looking-Glasses" (Bloomsbury, 2023)
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In this engaging discussion, Catherine Butler, a Professor of English at Cardiff University and expert in children's literature, dives into the intricate relationship between British children's books and Japanese culture. She explores how classics like 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Gulliver's Travels' have been reinterpreted in Japan through adaptations and tourism. The chat covers the cultural exchanges during Japan's Meiji Restoration, the influence on child-rearing perspectives, and the significant impact of these narratives on Japanese animation, particularly Studio Ghibli's works.
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