A History of Japanese Literature, Volume 3: The High Middle Ages

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title A History of Japanese Literature, Volume 3: The High Middle Ages
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jin'ichi Konishi
Edited by Earl Roy Miner
Translated by Aileen Gatten
Translated by Nicholas Teele
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:678
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreLiterary studies - general
ISBN/Barcode 9780691603896
ClassificationsDewey:895.609
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 14 July 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

In this third of five volumes tracing the history of Japanese literature through Mishima Yukio, Jin'ichi Konishi portrays the high medieval period. Here he continues to examine the influence of Chinese literature on Japanese writers, addressing in particular reactions to Sung ideas, Zen Buddhism, and the ideal of literary vocation, michi. This volu