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020			_a9781107029033
040			_aRBU-Library
041			_aEnglish
082			_a895.609 _bS558
100			_aShirane, Haruo
245			_aThe Cambridge History of Japanese Literature
260			_aUnited Kingdom: _bCambridge University Press, _cc2016.
300			_a847p.
500			_aIncludes bibliography and index.
502			_aThe 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.
650			_aJapanese literature -- History and criticism. _aJapanese literature.
700			_aSuzuki, Tomi, ed. _bLuerie, David.
942			_cBK
999			_c118225 _d118225