Jeffrey Angles

Jeffrey Angles is an American poet, translator, and professor of Japanese literature, based at Western Michigan University. He is known for his translations of contemporary Japanese poetry and his own poetry, which often explores issues of gender and sexuality.

Jeffrey Angles is best known for his work as a translator of contemporary Japanese poetry. He has translated numerous collections of poetry by Japanese authors, making their work accessible to English-speaking audiences. He is also known for his own poetry, which often addresses themes of gender and sexuality.

Jeffrey Angles holds a Ph.D. in Japanese literature from The Ohio State University. He also holds a Master of Arts in Japanese literature from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies from Wesleyan University.

Jeffrey Angles writes poetry that often explores themes of gender and sexuality. His poems frequently address issues of identity and the complexities of relationships. He has published several collections of his own poetry, including "Watashitachi no Hizukehenkōsen" (Our Age of Wandering) and "Watashitachi no Senten" (Our Battle Lines).

Jeffrey Angles has received several awards and honors for his work as a poet and translator. He was awarded the the Yomiuri Prize for Literature in 2004, one of Japan's most prestigious literary awards. He has also been recognized with the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission Prize for the Translation of Japanese Literature and the PEN Award for Poetry in Translation.