What the study found
The study argues that Tozaburo Ono’s wartime encounters with forcibly mobilized Koreans shaped his poetic spirit and, after Japan’s defeat, were reflected more fully in his poetry.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors suggest that Ono’s own worldview and poetics helped him move through what the abstract calls a "pitch-black Japanese night where nothing could be seen" by way of encounters with Koreans who were unable to speak for themselves.
What the researchers tested
The article examines Ono’s time at Fujinagata Shipyard in Osaka, where he was conscripted in July 1943 to work as an instructor for about one and a half years. It focuses on his role overseeing the forced mobilization of Korean youth from different parts of Korea and his later poetry.
What worked and what didn't
According to the abstract, Ono felt a deep connection with the humanity of the Korean youths, helped them with housing, and remained proud of the longing and friendship he felt after the war. The abstract also says he was often traumatized by what he witnessed and did during the war, and that remorse and self-loathing likely influenced his poetic spirit.
What to keep in mind
The abstract does not provide detailed textual analysis, methods, or comparative evidence. It also presents the argument about influence and poetic development as an interpretation rather than a fully documented conclusion in the summary provided.
Key points
- Tozaburo Ono was conscripted to work at Fujinagata Shipyard in Osaka in July 1943.
- He oversaw the forced mobilization of Korean youth from various parts of Korea and helped them with housing.
- The abstract says his encounters with forcibly mobilized Koreans influenced his poetic spirit and later poetry.
- The authors suggest Ono’s worldview and poetics helped him confront wartime darkness through these encounters.
- The abstract notes that limitations and detailed methods are not described in the available summary.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Ono’s encounters with forcibly mobilized Koreans shaped his poetry
- Authors:
- 소영 강
- Publication date:
- 2026-02-24
- OpenAlex record:
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- Image credit:
- Photo by TruongDinhAnh on Pixabay · Pixabay License
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