A Complex interaction between the past and present in Ishiguro’s A Pale View of Hills

Abstract

                Japanese literature has its roots in oral traditions that were transcribed in the early eighth century. It coincided with the adoption of a Chinese writing system. Memory, time and lying that never ends are some of the main themes of Kazuo Ishiguro’s works. His upbringing in a Japanese family in Great Britain has shaped the way he thinks and sees things. His first two novels take place in Japan. In his later writings, Ishiguro has written in genres including science fiction and fantasy. He doesn’t use a lot of verbiage, even while he talks about dramatic events.