Introduction
Issue 2: Wuthering Heights in Japan
In this issue of Books on Asia, we delve into Emily Bronte’s classic “Wuthering Heights” and the popularity of the novel in Japan, which is also the subject of Judith Pascoe’s book “On the Bullet Train with Emily Bronte.” A fun, engaging read, Dr. Pascoe deliberates on some of the 20 or so Japanese interpretations More…
Podcast
BOA Podcast 2: Judith Pascoe on Wuthering Heights
In this episode of the Books on Asia Podcast, Amy talks with Dr. Judith Pascoe in her office on the campus of Florida State University while a Brontëesque storm rages outside their window. Pascoe discusses aspects of her book On the Bullet Train with Emily Brontë: Wuthering Heights in Japan, and even offers up some unique Japanese language learning tips.
You’ll find her book, as well as others discussed in the podcast in Issue 2 of the Books on Asia website.
A True Novel
The winner of Japan’s prestigious Yomiuri Literature Prize. A True Novel is an examination of Japan’s westernization and the emergence of a middle class.
Arashi ga Oka (Onimaru)–Japanese TV Drama
“Wuthering Heights,” called 嵐が丘 (Arashi ga Oka) in Japanese, was produced as a TV drama in Japan
Arashigaoka 嵐が丘 manga
Yaoi is a Japanese genre of ‘boys love’ manga that focuses on sexual, and homosexual relationships
Glass Mask manga series
The Glass Mask manga series by Miuchi Suzue is based on Wuthering Heights.
On the Bullet Train with Emily Bronte
On the Bullet Train with Emily Brontë is Pascoe’s lively account of her quest to discover why Japanese so emphatically embrace Wuthering Heights.
Wuthering Heights – The Graphic Novel
The classic novel is brought to life in full colour in this graphic novel by Sean Michael Wilson, a Harvey and Eisner nominated comic book writer from Scotland, living in Japan. Click ‘more’ to read an interview!