Wednesday, Feb 23, 2011

Meredith McKinney Speaks About Her New Translation of Natsume Soseki's 'Kokoro' Highly regarded translator Meredith McKinney will talk about her new translation of the early modern Japanese classic Kokoro, by Natsume Sôseki, just published in the Penguin Classics series. Kokoro, considered a key work in the history of modern Japanese literature, embodies Japan's struggles to psychologically come to terms with the process of rapid modernization at the turn of last century. It's also a terrific read! Meredith, a Visiting Fellow at the ANU's Japan Centre, has also translated The Pillow Book, and Sôseki's earlier novel Kusamakura for Penguin, as well as several works by contemporary author Furui Yoshikichi. She is a translator of great ability who has a deep understanding of the world that these works come from and describe. She is also a wonderful speaker as those who heard her speak at Asia Bookroom on the publication of her translation of The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon can verify! If you can't join us on the 23rd of February but would like to buy a signed copy or would just like to look at the details just click here Kokoro If you are ordering a signed copy please just put "signed copy please" in the comments section of your order. When: 6pm Wednesday, 23rd February Where: Asia Bookroom, Unit 2, 1 - 3 Lawry Place, Macquarie. ACT RSVP: By Tuesday 22nd February by phoning 6251 5191 or Email Us Admission by gold coin donation. All money raised will go towards the excellent work done by NTA East Indonesia Aid.