Can not talk about surrealism in French. It is surrealism !

My French dictionary of school days: "Dictionnaire Pratique" Francais-Japonais

  Librairie Hakusuisha 1951

I thought when I was a college student,
trying to write a graduation thesis with surrealism.

At that time, Famous scholar Murata Kazunosuke (link)
was published by Sougensha of "Western art history." 
I've learned in this book in Western art in high school.
He was a professor at my university. 
And I had received the teachings of Professor Murata. 
I ask the advice of him with the graduation thesis.

Professor ask me, "How can you French?" 
"French is not possible." I answered.

Professor said. .

" Talk about surrealism can not understand French. "
" It is surrealism ! "

What a great joke sarcasm ! 
I was very impressed with the feel shame.
Since then, my complex for foreign language continues.

Recognition of Japanese intelligentsia have on European culture, 

There is only at this level generally. 
Indeed, it can be said it is surrealism !   
ha ha ha....