Quotes from Jippensha Ikku's books, and about them
Uta Andon on Shank's Mare: “"Still, it's a good idea. I never fall asleep easily, so tonight I think I'll read it by the lamp at my pillow." "Don't. Reading it tightens your chest and keeps you awake even longer." "What nonsense! Who ever wept over Shank's Mare?" [auto-translated]”