
Books / Reviews Jan 18, 2014
"Henry Black: On Stage in Meiji Japan"
Former journalist Ian McArthur's study of Henry Black, a Briton who became a professional rakugo-ka (storyteller) in Meiji Era (1868-1912) Japan, is a reminder that many colorful characters from that turbulent time — especially foreigners — remain little known to contemporary readers. "Henry Black: On ...