My Brother Hideo Kobayashi

Biography of reknowned Japanese literature critic Hideo Kobayashi (1902-83) as related by his younger sister. Born in Tokyo, Kobayashi was educated in some of the most elite schools. At university he joined the French department and began writing articles on the French poet Rimbaud and translating many works. Provides portrait of the private man and his relationships with family and friends. Includes historical photos. Foreword by Leith Morton, lecturer in the Faculty of Arts, University of Newcastle. Translator is an expert on Kobayashi.Takamizawa, Junko is the author of 'My Brother Hideo Kobayashi' with ISBN 9781876957001 and ISBN 187695700X.