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Klappentext Shuichi Kato's two-volume history of Japanese literature is impressive for its critical and comparative grasp as well as for its historical scholarship. It is also a unique contribution to the subject insofar as it incorporates the vast spread of kambun (classic Chinese) literature written by Japanese authors. By moving beyond the discussion of literary forms and style into the social background which has shaped the works, Professor Kato provides the first real history of Japanese literature in its context; in fact, given the importance of literature in Japanese cultural history in general, Professor Kato's work could equally be viewed as a study of Japan's intellectual history through literature. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword Glossary of Literary, Historical and Buddhist Terms used in the Text Glossary of Selected Literary Works Mentioned in the Text Note on Japanese Names Introduction The Age of the Manyoshu The First Turning Point The Age of the Genji monogatari and the Konjaku monogatari The Second Turning Point The Age of No and Kyogen Bibliographical Notes Index
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Foreword Glossary of Literary, Historical and Buddhist Terms used in the Text Glossary of Selected Literary Works Mentioned in the Text Note on Japanese Names Introduction The Age of the Manyoshu The First Turning Point The Age of the Genji monogatari and the Konjaku monogatari The Second Turning Point The Age of No and Kyogen Bibliographical Notes Index
