This paper examines Kenzaburo Oe’s 1964 novel A Personal Matter

The "personal matter" of the title refers to Bird’s agonizing internal struggle. He is faced with a horrific choice:

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The John Nathan Translation: A Note on the Text

The English version you find when searching for "a personal matter kenzaburo oe pdf" is almost certainly the John Nathan translation (1968). Nathan was a close friend of Ōe’s and brought the book to the US.

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