A Reference Guide to Notable Japanese Literature and Writers

By: Dantz, Gabrielle

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This book is an overview of Japanese literature. It discusses its history by tackling influential writings from the classical, medieval, early modern, and modern eras. The list includes The Tale of Genji, The Pillow Book, Hojoki, Tsurezuregusa, I am Cat, Fires on the Plain, Woman in the Dunes, and many others. In addition, this book also explores remarkable writers who made an impact on the Japanese literary scene. Readers will learn about the lives and works of Otomo no Yakamochi, Yoshida Kenko, Matsuo Basho, Mori Ogai, Yone Noguchi, Natsuo Kirino, and many others.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1276208936
• ISBN13: 9781276208932
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Webster's Digital Services
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.7"