Japanese Literature: A Very Short Introduction

With a history stretching back nearly 1,500 years, Japanese literature is infused from its beginnings with written traditions from around the globe, while ever evolving in its own particular expressive modes and vision. This Very Short Introduction traverses this vast and varied canon, ranging from the world’s first novel, The Tale of Genji, to pre-modern and modern narrative fiction (including such writers as Natsume Seki, Yukio Mishima and Murakami Haruki); from the foundational works of women’s literature to the rich genres of poetry, performance art, and erotica; and from the literary treatise to the precursors of contemporary Japan’s most successful cultural export: manga.

Author: Alan Tansman
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 05/15/2023
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.3lbs
Size: 6.88h x 4.56w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9780199765256
Language: English