Paulownia: Seven Stories from Contemporary Japanese Writers

Paulownia: Seven Stories from Contemporary Japanese Writers is a collection featuring works by three notable Japanese authors from the late 19th and early 20th centuries: Mori Ōgai, Nagai Kafū, and Shimazaki Tōson. The anthology includes Ōgai's stories 'Takase Bune,' 'Hanako,' and 'The Pier,' Kafū's 'The Bill-Collecting' and 'Ukiyo-e,' and Tōson's 'A Domestic Animal' and 'Tsugaru Strait.' Edited and translated by Taketomo Torao, this collection showcases the evolution of Japanese literature during a transformative period, highlighting themes of naturalism and urban life in Japan.