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100 1 _aWilson, Epiphanius,
_d1845-1916
245 1 0 _aJapanese Literature :
_bIncluding Selections from Genji Monogatari and Classical Poetry and Drama of Japan
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-09-13
505 0 _aGenji Monogatari, by Murasaki Shikib; translated into English by Suyematz Kenchio -- Classical poetry of Japan: selections, translated by B. H. Chamberlain -- The drama of Japan: selected plays, translated by B. H. Chamberlain.
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Japanese Literature" by Epiphanius Wilson is a historical and critical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores significant works of Japanese literature, including selections from "Genji Monogatari" and classical poetry and drama, offering critical insights and biographical sketches of the authors. It aims to introduce readers to the rich literary heritage of Japan, emphasizing both the beauty and complexity of its narratives and poetic forms. The opening of the work provides a detailed introduction to "Genji Monogatari," an esteemed classic often regarded as Japan’s first novel, authored by Murasaki Shikibu in the 10th century. The text discusses the background and context in which the story was written, including insights into the life of Shikibu and the societal norms of her time. It sets the stage for the unfolding drama surrounding Prince Genji and the intricacies of court life, highlighting themes of love, loss, and the fluctuating fortunes of characters in a richly detailed historical and cultural setting. This introduction effectively draws readers into the nuanced world of Japanese literature, where personal emotions and societal expectations intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJapanese literature -- Translations into English
653 _aJapan -- Literary collections
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19264
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