In lieu of an abstract, here is a brief excerpt of the content:

Contents Preface ix Acknowledgments xiii Introduction The Power of the “Story” 1 1 New Words, New Worlds 27 2 Into the Mad, Metaphysical Realm 69 3 Gods and Oracles, Fate and Mythology 117   4 Murakami Haruki as Literary Journalist 159 5 Forbidden Dreams from “Over There” 195   Epilogue The Roads Not Taken 231   Notes 239 Bibliography 253   Index 271   This page intentionally left blank ...

Share