Hiromi Goto's Chorus of Mushrooms : cultural difference, visibility and the Canadian tradition

Abstract

The Revista Alicantina de Estudios Ingleses is published yearly by the Department of English at the University of Alicante in volumes of approximately 250 pages. The journal aims to provide a forum for debate and an outlet for research involving all aspects of English Studies. NATURE AND FORMAT OF THE ARTICLES:The Revista would welcome ar ticles of the following kinds: (1) Articles on linguistics and ELT, literature, literary theory and criticism, history and other aspects of the culture of the English-speaking nations. Articles should not exceed nine thous and words in length.(2) Bibliogra phies of studies on very specifi c topics, providing a brief in troduction and a list of basic publications. A concise index of contents may optionally be included. (3) Reviews and review ar ticles on recently published books in the fi eld of English Stu dies. (4) Poetry translations (English-Spanish and Spanish-Eng lish). All articles submitted should follow the guidelines which can be obtained from the following Internet address:http://www.ua.es/dfi ng/publicaciones/raei/general/instrucciones.htm

Trans-poetics in Hiromi Goto’s novels

“…Here, the transing is reversed as we see an Albertan cowboy learning and approaching the Japanese language and culture. As Eva Darias-Beautell argues: “Goto’s text stresses the increasing lack of coincidence between identity and place, culture and nation, but looks at it not as a problem but as a source of cultural empowerment and enrichment” (2003: 18). Both of the characters enjoy remarkable mobility: not only has Tengu been to Japan and works as a truck driver, but Naoe embarks on a marvellous journey after she leaves home, where everything is stagnant.…”