Obsessions With the Sino-japanese Polarity in Japanese Literature

"Challenging the modern equation of China with geographical otherness, spirituality/textuality, masculinity, and tradition, this rich and nuanced study allows complex and dynamic perceptions of China to emerge, Sakaki's grasp of postmodern thought, her engagement with both Japanese and Western scholarship, and her sensitivity of Chinese culture and literature make this a valuable contribution to understanding the history of cultural interactions in the region."--BOOK JACKET.

Atsuko Sakaki is a professor in the Department of East Asian Studies and associate member of the Centre for Comparative Literature at the University of Toronto.