The Columbia Anthology of Modern Japanese Literature

(Columbia University Press) This scholarly anthology contains fiction, poetry, drama, and essays of modern Japan, spanning from the late 19th century to the present. The selections present a definitive portrait of Japan’s modernization and encounter with the West, and reference important moments in Japanese history such as the rise of nationalism and the Pacific War. Rimer is emeritus professor of Japanese literature, theater, and art at the University of Pittsburgh.