Envisioning the Shôjo Aesthetic in Illustrations of Miyazawa Kenji’s Literature (original) (raw)
2013, PORTAL Journal of Multidisciplinary International Studies
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The paper explores the aesthetic qualities of shôjo literature and illustrations in the context of Miyazawa Kenji's works, particularly in 'Futago' and 'Ginga.' It discusses how these narratives, while not strictly categorized as shôjo, embody themes of lightness and transgression, drawing parallels with the shôjo tradition and the emotional landscapes of early twentieth-century Japan. The paper highlights the influence of shôjo aesthetics on Kenji's storytelling and the implications for understanding the concept of girlhood and resistance within literary traditions.
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