Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning pictures of the floating world , ukiyo-e refers to the famous Japanese woodblock print genre that originated in the 17th century and is practically synonymous with the Western world's visual characterization of Japan. Though Hiroshige captured a variety of subjects, his greatest talent was in creating landscapes of his native Edo (modern-day Tokyo) and his most famous work was a series known as 100 Famous Views of Edo (1856-1858). This book provides an introduction to his work and an overview of his career.
Adele Schlombs
Adele Schlombs is a renowned German scholar known for her definitive edition of the works of Franz Kafka. Her meticulous research and insightful analysis have shed new light on Kafka's complex narratives and existential themes. Schlombs' work continues to inspire literary scholars worldwide in their exploration of Kafka's enigmatic writings.