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Description:"The Tale of Genji," written one thousand years ago, is a masterpiece of Japanese literature, is often regarded as the best prose fiction in the language. Read, commented on, and reimagined by poets, scholars, dramatists, artists, and novelists, the tale has left a legacy as rich and reflective as the work itself.This sourcebook is the most comprehensive record of the reception of "The Tale of Genji "to date. It presents a range of landmark texts relating to the work during its first millennium, almost all of which are translated into English for the first time. An introduction prefaces each set of documents, situating them within the tradition of Japanese literature and cultural history. These texts provide a fascinating glimpse into Japanese views of literature, poetry, imperial politics, and the place of art and women in society. Selections include an imagined conversation among court ladies gossiping about their favorite characters and scenes in "Genji"; learned exegetical commentary; a vigorous debate over the morality of "Genji"; and an impassioned defense of "Genji"'s ability to enhance Japan's standing among the twentieth century's community of nations. Taken together, these documents reflect Japan's fraught history with vernacular texts, particularly those written by women.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Reading The Tale of Genji: Sources from the First Millennium. To get started finding Reading The Tale of Genji: Sources from the First Millennium, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: "The Tale of Genji," written one thousand years ago, is a masterpiece of Japanese literature, is often regarded as the best prose fiction in the language. Read, commented on, and reimagined by poets, scholars, dramatists, artists, and novelists, the tale has left a legacy as rich and reflective as the work itself.This sourcebook is the most comprehensive record of the reception of "The Tale of Genji "to date. It presents a range of landmark texts relating to the work during its first millennium, almost all of which are translated into English for the first time. An introduction prefaces each set of documents, situating them within the tradition of Japanese literature and cultural history. These texts provide a fascinating glimpse into Japanese views of literature, poetry, imperial politics, and the place of art and women in society. Selections include an imagined conversation among court ladies gossiping about their favorite characters and scenes in "Genji"; learned exegetical commentary; a vigorous debate over the morality of "Genji"; and an impassioned defense of "Genji"'s ability to enhance Japan's standing among the twentieth century's community of nations. Taken together, these documents reflect Japan's fraught history with vernacular texts, particularly those written by women.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Reading The Tale of Genji: Sources from the First Millennium. To get started finding Reading The Tale of Genji: Sources from the First Millennium, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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