Shirane, Haruo
The Cambridge History of Japanese Literature - United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, c2016. - 847p.
Includes bibliography and index.
The Cambridge History of Japanese Literature provides, for the first time , a history of Japanese literature with comprehensive coverage of the pre modern and modern eras in a single volume. The book is arranged topically in a series of short, accessible chapters for easy access and reference, giving insight into both canonical texts and many lesser-known, popular genres, from centuries old folk literature to the detective fiction of modern times. The various period introduction provide an overview of recurrent issues that span many decades, if not centuries. The book also places comprehensive coverage of women's literature as well as new popular literary forms, including manga (comic books). An extensive bibliography of works in English enables readers to continue to explore this rich tradition through translations and secondary readings.
9781107029033
Japanese literature -- History and criticism.
Japanese literature.
895.609 / S558
The Cambridge History of Japanese Literature - United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, c2016. - 847p.
Includes bibliography and index.
The Cambridge History of Japanese Literature provides, for the first time , a history of Japanese literature with comprehensive coverage of the pre modern and modern eras in a single volume. The book is arranged topically in a series of short, accessible chapters for easy access and reference, giving insight into both canonical texts and many lesser-known, popular genres, from centuries old folk literature to the detective fiction of modern times. The various period introduction provide an overview of recurrent issues that span many decades, if not centuries. The book also places comprehensive coverage of women's literature as well as new popular literary forms, including manga (comic books). An extensive bibliography of works in English enables readers to continue to explore this rich tradition through translations and secondary readings.
9781107029033
Japanese literature -- History and criticism.
Japanese literature.
895.609 / S558