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Breaking into Japanese Literature: Seven Modern Classics in Parallel Text - Revised Edition
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by Giles MurrayGiles Murray
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Overview
A collection of seven great works of Japanese literature in the original language, along with the English translation and a newly-revised custom dictionary - plus downloadable audio.
Breaking into Japanese Literature lets readers enjoy seven classic stories in the original Japanese. thanks to a unique 2-page layout featuring the Japanese text in large type, an easy-to-follow English translation, and a custom dictionary, newly revised for this edition. Also includes downloadable audio, notes about the stories and authors, and original illustrations.
Breaking into Japanese Literature lets readers enjoy seven classic stories in the original Japanese. thanks to a unique 2-page layout featuring the Japanese text in large type, an easy-to-follow English translation, and a custom dictionary, newly revised for this edition. Also includes downloadable audio, notes about the stories and authors, and original illustrations.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781568365893 |
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Publisher: | Kodansha USA |
Publication date: | 09/04/2018 |
Edition description: | Revised Large Print |
Pages: | 240 |
Sales rank: | 273,212 |
Product dimensions: | 5.20(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.90(d) |
About the Author
Giles Murray lives in Tokyo, where he works as a writer, translator, and copywriter. He is the author of several other innovative language-study books published by Kodansha: 13 Secrets for Speaking Fluent Japanese and Exploring Japanese Literature. He's also translated a number of works of fiction including In the Pool by Hideo Okuda and Newcomer by Keigo Higashino.
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