The Cambridge History of Japanese Literature
by Shirane, Haruo; Suzuki, Tomi, ed. Luerie, David.
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BookPublisher: United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, c2016Description: 847p.ISBN: 9781107029033.Subject(s): Japanese literature -- History and criticism. Japanese literatureDDC classification: 895.609 Dissertation note: 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.
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| 895.12082 D661 Eight Chinese Plays | 895.604 I 26 Glass Children And Other Essays | 895.609 I26 On The Japanese Classics | 895.609 S558 The Cambridge History of Japanese Literature | 895.611 M685 Strong in the rain: | 895.62 K11 C.2 SBL Kabuki | 895.62 K11 SBL Kabuki Five Classic Plays |
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.
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