| Metaphorical Voices ：Abe Kōbō and Terayama Shūji’s Boxing Allegories in Post-War Japan |
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| Daniel YOUNG |
| Part-time Lecturer, Saga University |
Metaphorical Voices ―― Abe Kōbō and Terayama Shūji’s Boxing Allegories in Post-War Japan |
| ヤング·ダニエル |
| 佐賀大学 全学教育機構 非常勤講師 |
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Daniel YOUNG ,Email: talfryndaniel@gmail.com
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Published online: 30 December 2024. |
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Copyright ©2024 The Global Institute for Japanese Studies, Korea University |
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| ABSTRACT |
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This paper examines how Abe Kōbō and Terayama Shūji, critical figures in post-war Japanese avant-garde literature, utilise boxing as a metaphorical framework in their works The Cliff of Time and Aa, Kōya. Amidst Japan’s rapid modernisation and societal upheaval following World War II, both authors employ boxing as a sport and a symbolic medium to explore human experience and identity complexities. The study delves into how they address themes such as the struggle for authentic self-expression, the challenges of communication in an era dominated by mass media, and the existential crises arising from the erosion of traditional values. By incorporating dialogic and intertextual techniques influenced by Western literary figures like Jack London and Bertolt Brecht, Abe and Terayama challenge societal norms and contribute to the subversive potential of avant-garde literature. Through a comparative analysis, the paper highlights how their innovative narratives reflect and reshape the socio-cultural landscape of post-war Japan, offering profound insights into the individual’s quest for genuine connection and identity amid transformative societal changes. |
Keywords:
Abe Kōbō, Terayama Shūji, Metaphorical Voices, Japanese Avant-garde Art, Boxing
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安部公房, 寺山修司, 隠喩的な声, 日本戦後前衛芸 術, ボクシング |
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