Haruki Murakami and the Search for Self-Therapy: Stories from the Second Basement

Author:   Associate Professor Jonathan Dil (Keio University, Japan) ,  Christopher Gerteis (The University of Tokyo Japan)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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9781350270589


Pages:   272
Publication Date:   24 August 2023
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Associate Professor Jonathan Dil (Keio University, Japan) ,  Christopher Gerteis (The University of Tokyo Japan)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Academic
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781350270589


ISBN 10:   135027058
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   24 August 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1. The Long Goodbyes 2. Self-Therapy and Society 3. The Return of the Real 4. Absent Mothers, Abusive Fathers, Heroic Children 5. Individuation, Alchemy, and the Death of the Father Conclusion: Self-therapy and Salvation Notes Bibliography Index

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This is the first-ever book of its kind, exhibiting both excellent journalism and insightful criticism that reveals Murakami's biographical and textual secrets. It is a miraculous book made possible through Jonathan Dil's extraordinary talent. --Kojima Motohiro, Associate Professor, Kyoto University, Japan Through thorough analysis of key Murakami novels, Murakami Haruki and the Search for Self-Therapy convincingly presents what seems to be highly possible connections between the author, his life and his works. This is not an easy task, yet Dil delivers his arguments with high levels of respect and self-reflection. A significant contribution to Murakami studies... --Dr Gitte Marianne Hansen, Senior lecturer in Japanese Studies, School of Modern Languages, Newcastle University, UK


This is the first-ever book of its kind, exhibiting both excellent journalism and insightful criticism that reveals Murakami's biographical and textual secrets. It is a miraculous book made possible through Jonathan Dil's extraordinary talent. * Kojima Motohiro, Associate Professor, Kyoto University, Japan * Through thorough analysis of key Murakami novels, Murakami Haruki and the Search for Self-Therapy convincingly presents what seems to be highly possible connections between the author, his life and his works. This is not an easy task, yet Dil delivers his arguments with high levels of respect and self-reflection. A significant contribution to Murakami studies... * Dr Gitte Marianne Hansen, Senior lecturer in Japanese Studies, School of Modern Languages, Newcastle University, UK *


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Jonathan Dil is Associate Professor of Foreign Languages and Liberal Arts at Keio University, Japan.

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