Robert Campbell

Biography

Robert Campbell is a renowned American-born Japanese scholar, known for his expertise in modern Japanese literature. A former professor at Tokyo University, he has held various academic positions, including that of director of the National Museum of Japanese Literature and consultant to the University of Tokyo's International Literature Institute. He has also published numerous books on Japanese literature, including "The Power of Reading: East Meets West" and "The Art of Writing: A Conversation with Six Contemporary Writers".