After studying English literature and philosophy, Peter MacMillan moved from his native Ireland to Japan to become a university lecturer. He wrote the first full English translation of the Hyakunin Isshu, a collection of classical Japanese poems. In a Japanophiles interview with Peter Barakan, MacMillan explains the intricacies of translating ancient Japanese into English. He talks about the appeal of Japanese poetry, and how he's bringing it to a wider, global audience using games and art.
Title | Japanophiles: Peter MacMillan |
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Genres | Documentary Talk |
Release Date | 2019-05-21 |
Episode Runtime | 00 Hours 28 Minutes |
Season Number | 6 |
Episode Number | 12 |
Production Companies | NHK, NHK Educational |