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The Essence of the Japanese Mind: Haruki Murakami and the Nobel Prize
Murakami, however, does not write to capture ‘the essence of the Japanese mind,’ and his characters are not meant to be ‘a model’ of any era or group....
Amanda Lewis
Amanda Lewis is a writer living in Los Angeles. She contributes regularly to the LA Weekly. Follow her on Twitter at @msamandalewis.