TWO STORIES ... Translated by Kiyoaki Nakao ... With the Author's Critical Biography, Questions for Testing Comprehension, and Notes. [Tokyo]: The Hokuseido Press, [1970]. Octavo, pictorial wrappers. First edition. Part of Hokuseido's "Japanese Literature for Rapid Reading" series. Trade paperback format. One of the stories here, "Catching a 'Kappa,' or Water Imp," is supernatural. The translator's views on translation are of some interest. He made first a faithful literal translation. "Then I completely re-translated my initial draft by entirely forgetting about the Japanese originals, and seeking only to make of my work just two stories written in English to be read for enjoyment." A fine copy in nearly fine stiff paper dust jacket. (#117012).
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