Janine Beichman Books

Excellent...Anyone interested in Shiki should consult [this] by all means. -Burton Watson

The narrative explores the transformation of Yosano Akiko from a provincial girl destined for a mundane life into a revolutionary poet who reshaped concepts of love in modern Japan. It chronicles her journey from childhood to her twenties, highlighting her emotional and artistic growth leading to the groundbreaking publication of "Tangled Hair." This seminal work is noted for introducing individualism to traditional tanka poetry. The study also features elegant translations of Akiko's poems, alongside those of her contemporaries, enriching the understanding of her literary impact.