Angela Carter (1940-1992) was an English novelist and journalist, known for her feminist and magical realism works. In 2008, The Times ranked Carter tenth in their list of “The 50 greatest British writers since 1945.” In 2012, "Nights at the Circus" was selected as the best-ever winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize.
Carter’s relationship with Japan started when she landed in Japan in 1969, just after obtaining the Somerset Maugham Award. Her two-year experience here greatly affected her works.
In this reading session, Roger Buckley, who is known as a prominent academic in the field of foreign affairs, and who has been tracing Carter’s footsteps in Tokyo, will read from “Fireworks,” her journalism, and unpublished works from the British Library, which only a few people have read. Those are the works that resulted from her experience in Tokyo. He will also expound on his research concerning her life in Tokyo.
Friends of Carter’s who shared her time in Tokyo will also join the session. This is a session with a small audience in an informal manner, so please feel free to join us.
Date and time: Thursday, Sept 26 from 7 p.m. Venue: The Library, International House of Japan Language: English only Admission: Members and Library members free, Non-members 500 yen
For reservations of further info, contact the Library, International House of Japan at 03-3470-3213 or email infolib@i-house.or.jp
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