Publisher's Synopsis
'Manga From the Floating World' is a full-length study in English of the kibyôshi, a genre of sophisticated pictorial fiction widely read in late 18th century Japan.
About the Publisher
Founded in 1913, Harvard University Press is the publisher of such classic works as John Rawls's A Theory of Justice, E. O. Wilson's On Human Nature, and Helen Vendler's Dickinson. The Press continues to be a leading publisher of convergent works in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, while also taking bold steps in exciting new directions, from innovative partnerships, to a diverse translation program, to an expanded commitment to facilitating scholarly conversation around the globe.
