Poetry. East Asian Studies. Translated from the Japanese by Jeffrey Angles. "I want to get rid of Kanoko/I want to get rid of filthy little Kanoko/I want to get rid of or kill Kanoko who bites off my nipples." "KILLING KANOKO is a powerful, long-overdue collection (in fine translation) of poetry from the radical Japanese feminist poet, Hiromi Ito. Her poems reverberate with sexual candor, the exigencies and delights of the paradoxically restless/rooted female body, and the visceral imagery of childbirth leap off the page as performative modal structures--fierce, witty, and vibrant. Hiromi is a true sister of the Beats"--Anne Waldman.
Hiromi Itō Book order (chronological)
Hiromi Itō stands as one of contemporary Japan's most significant women writers. Her extensive body of work encompasses poetry collections, prose, and essays. Itō's writing delves into profound existential questions, exploring the female experience with a distinctive and often provocative voice. Her literary contributions are celebrated for their lyrical power and insightful examination of the human psyche.
Mutter töten
Gedichte und Prosa