Collection ID: LMC 2835
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Summary

Creator:
Chambers, Anthony
Abstract:
The Chambers, Anthony mss., 1969-2006, consists of correspondence, printer's proofs, reader's notes, drafts, fliers, and reviews of the translation works of Anthony Chambers.
Extent:
1 Box
Language:
English , Japanese .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Chambers, Anthony mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Anthony H. Chambers, international scholar and translator of Japanese literature received his Bachelor's degree from Pomono College in California. From there he went on to receive a graduate degree from International Christian University (Tokyo), Stanford University, the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Study (Tokyo), and the University of Michigan where he received his PhD. He is most known for his translations of Japanese author Jun'ichiro Tanizaki's works and Ueda Akinari's Tales of Moonlight and Rain.

Scope and Content:

This collection consists of Anthony H. Chambers' translation notes, publishing correspondence, and reviews for translated Japanese literature. Authors translated include Jun'ichiro Tanizaki, Chomei Kamo, Ueda Akinari, Kanze Motomasa, Tate Shiro, Tatsuhiko Shibusawa, Yukio Mishima, Tsutomu Minakami, Teru Miyamoto, and Keiichiro Hirano. Publishing correspondence includes Alfred a. Knopf publishing and Orion Literature. Correspondence with E.G Seidensticker and Paul McCarthy is also included.

The Tanizaki stories deal with disturbing themes including necrophilia, incest, and sexual violence against children.

Acquisition information:
Gift: 2014
Arrangement:

This collection is primarily arranged following original order. Minimal moving of folders for better context in the Tanizaki Sub-Series.

Physical location:
ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Chambers, Anthony mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu