Full name: The Crazy Iris and Other Stories of the Atomic Aftermath

Author: Kenzaburo Oe Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Purchase/reserch links: LibraryThing Amazon Goodreads ISBNs: 9780802151841 0802151841

Edited by one of Japan’s leading and internationally acclaimed writers, this collection of short stories was compiled to mark the fortieth anniversary of the August 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Here some of Japan’s best and most representative writers chronicle and re-create the impact of this tragedy on the daily lives of peasants, city professionals, artists, children, and families. From the “crazy” iris that grows out of season to the artist who no longer paints in color, the simple details described in these superbly crafted stories testify to the enormity of change in Japanese life, as well as in the future of our civilization. Included are “The Crazy Iris” by Masuji Ibuse, “Summer Flower” by Tamiki Hara, “The Land of Heart’s Desire” by Tamiki Hara, “Human Ashes” by Katsuzo Oda, “Fireflies” by Yoka Ota, “The Colorless Paintings” by Ineko Sata, “The Empty Can” by Kyoko Hayashi, “The House of Hands” by Mitsuharu Inoue, and “The Rite” by Hiroko Takenishi. Similar books: The Oxford Book of Japanese Short Stories by Theodore W. Goossen Palm-of-the-Hand Stories by Yasunari Kawabata Toddler-Hunting and Other Stories by Taeko Kono Death in Midsummer by Yukio Mishima Acts of Worship by Yukio Mishima The Paper Door by Shiga Naoya House of the Sleeping Beauties and Other Stories by Yasunari Kawabata Modern Japanese Stories by Ivan Morris The Showa Anthology by Van C. Gessel Seven Japanese Tales by Junichiro Tanizaki Rashomon and Other Stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa Crackling Mountain by Osamu Dazai The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories by Jay Rubin Teach Us to Outgrow Our Madness by Kezaburo Oe Beyond the Curve by Kobo Abe