Sleepless Planets
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Beneath the Sleepless Tossing ŌOKA Makoto |
One of the most important poets of contemporary Japan, Makoto Ōoka’s works continue to resonate powerfully among readers today. He speaks to the spirit, not of Japan and the Japanese, but of humanity, and of the world we are a part of.
Winner of the 2019-2020 Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission Prize for the Translation of Japanese Literature. It is an honor and a delight to be able to bring such an important work to the English language, and to re-introduce the genius of the author, Ōoka Makoto, to the community of global literature.
This new edition brings together some of his best work in English translation by Janine Beichman, who worked with Ōoka for many years. Also included are the original Japanese poems, the author’s own calligraphy and drafts, and selected photographs from his personal life… a book to be savored for a depth and beauty that surpasses any single cultural identity.
