Japanese Literature Reviewed

By: Richie, Donald

An Introduction to Japanese Literature: Lineage and Reviews of Major Works

Japanese literature is currently enjoying an unprecedented boom overseas, particularly in Europe and the United States, with translated works seeing rapidly increasing sales. Its global recognition is also rising, with numerous international literary awards.

This book offers a specially re-edited collection of over 50 reviews of representative Japanese literary works--from the Manyoshu and The Tale of Genji to Ihara Saikaku, Matsuo Basho, Kawabata Yasunari, Tanizaki Jun'ichiro, and Mishima Yukio--originally written in English by renowned art critic Donald Richie in 2003. This volume stands as the definitive introduction to Japanese literature in English, perfect for enthusiasts around the world.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 4794609213
• ISBN13: 9784794609212
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: IBC Publishing, Inc.
• Length: 384 Pages