http://bustill.blogspot.com/2008/04/whats-hamlet-to-japan-by-kaori-ashizu.html A fascinating history of how Shakespeare (particularly Hamlet) was introduced to Japan, via the Dutch translation, in the 1850’s, and what happens in translation.
Shakespeare makes life better.
Thanks for the referral.
I’ve got several different Shakespeare articles posted. Feel welcome to visit and comment.
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