Mr Butterfry: And Other Tales Of New Japan
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A masterful work of short fiction set against the vivid backdrop of post-World War II Japan, this collection chronicles the encounters between Western occupiers and the Japanese people through a lens that is at once sharp, ironic, and deeply humanistic. Hal Porter, drawing on his own experiences as an Australian living in occupied Japan during the late 1940s, presents a series of tales that illuminate the cultural collisions, misunderstandings, and unexpected moments of connection that defined that extraordinary historical moment. Each story uncovers the subtle power dynamics and social rituals of New Japan with a prose style that is ornate, precise, and richly atmospheric, marking Porter as one of Australia's most distinctive literary voices. The title story, Mr Butterfly, reworks the Madama Butterfly myth with unsettling wit, reframing questions of love, exploitation, and cultural projection in ways that resonate far beyond their immediate setting. Readers drawn to literary fiction with a strong sense of place and a sophisticated, sometimes sardonic tone will find this collection both rewarding and revelatory.
Author: Hal Porter
Format: Hardback
Published: 1970, Angus and Robertson
Genre: Modern fiction
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A masterful work of short fiction set against the vivid backdrop of post-World War II Japan, this collection chronicles the encounters between Western occupiers and the Japanese people through a lens that is at once sharp, ironic, and deeply humanistic. Hal Porter, drawing on his own experiences as an Australian living in occupied Japan during the late 1940s, presents a series of tales that illuminate the cultural collisions, misunderstandings, and unexpected moments of connection that defined that extraordinary historical moment. Each story uncovers the subtle power dynamics and social rituals of New Japan with a prose style that is ornate, precise, and richly atmospheric, marking Porter as one of Australia's most distinctive literary voices. The title story, Mr Butterfly, reworks the Madama Butterfly myth with unsettling wit, reframing questions of love, exploitation, and cultural projection in ways that resonate far beyond their immediate setting. Readers drawn to literary fiction with a strong sense of place and a sophisticated, sometimes sardonic tone will find this collection both rewarding and revelatory.