John Okada by Edited by Frank Abe & Edited by Greg Robinson & Edited by Floyd Cheung
Brand: University of Washington Press
Product Description
NoNo Boy John Okadas only published novel centers on a Japanese American who refuses to fight for the country that incarcerated him and his people in World War II and upon release from federal prison after the war is cast out by his divided community. In 1957 the novel faced a similar rejection until it was rediscovered and reissued in 1976 to become a celebrated classic of American literature. As a result of Okadas untimely death at age fortyseven the authors life and other works have remained obscure. This compelling collection offers the first fulllength examination of Okadas development as an artist placing recently discovered writing by Okada alongside essays that reassess his lasting legacy. Meticulously researched biographical details insight from friends and relatives and a trove of intimate photographs illuminate Okadas early life in Seattle military service and careers as a public librarian and a technical writer in the aerospace industry. This volume is an essential companion to NoNo Boy. show more
Condition : New
Author : Edited By Frank Abe Edited By Greg Robinson Edited By Floyd Cheung
Weight : 615
Publisher : University Of Washington Press
Language : English
EAN : 9780295743516
ISBN10 : 0295743514
Format : Paperback Softback
Date of Publication : 20180315
Place of Publication : United States
Pagination : 376 Pages 21 Bampw Illus.
Dimensions : 229 X 152