07-30-2006, 03:26 AM
Martin,
Thank you.
An MA in Japanese -- no mean feat that. Having taken several Japanese language classes in school (to little gain or benefit I am sad to admit :oops: ) I know how much work is required. You come by your erudition the old fashioned way -- you earned it.
What I do find remarkable is just how many members here have an interest in both Ancient Rome and pre-modern Japan.
No I am not familiar with Westwood's book but will seek it out. Like you I find time is the enemy now. So much to know and so little time left.
Actually, right now I am watching the 1962 film of Chushingura by Inagaki. A great film that, to my mind, captures the spirit of Japan both in the story itself and in the way it is told.
Narukami
Thank you.
An MA in Japanese -- no mean feat that. Having taken several Japanese language classes in school (to little gain or benefit I am sad to admit :oops: ) I know how much work is required. You come by your erudition the old fashioned way -- you earned it.
What I do find remarkable is just how many members here have an interest in both Ancient Rome and pre-modern Japan.
No I am not familiar with Westwood's book but will seek it out. Like you I find time is the enemy now. So much to know and so little time left.
Actually, right now I am watching the 1962 film of Chushingura by Inagaki. A great film that, to my mind, captures the spirit of Japan both in the story itself and in the way it is told.
Narukami
David Reinke
Burbank CA
Burbank CA
