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Since the late Meiji period, Shakespeare has held a central place in Japanese literary culture. This account explores the conditions of Shakespeare's reception and assimilation. It considers the cultural and linguistic problems of translation, and includes an extensive illustrated survey of the most significant Shakespearean productions and adaptations, and the contrasting responses of Japanese and Western critics.

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Without some appraisal of how integrated the language of a play and stage business is, it is difficult to judge how effective or truly innovative a production actually is. One of the most noteworthy and refreshing aspects of Kishi and Bradshaw's study is the manner in which it addresses this issue. Solid and stimulating study. English Studies, February 2008

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Graham Bradshaw teaches at Chuo University and is editor of The Shakespeare International Yearbook. Tetsuo Kishi is Professor Emeritus of English at Kyoto University and was President of The Shakespeare Society of Japan (1999-2001).

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