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The first English-language history of Japanese literature in a single volume, from its beginnings in pre-medieval times to the present day, accompanied by extensive bibliographies. Indispensable not only for scholars and students, but for all those interested in learning more about one of the world's great literatures.

Table of Contents
Part I. The Ancient Period (Beginnings to 794); Part II. The Heian Period (794–1185); Part III. The Medieval Period (1185–1600); Part IV. The Edo Period (1600–1867); Part V. The Modern Period (1868 to Present).

The Cambridge History of Japanese Literature

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    A Hardback by Haruo Shirane, Tomi Suzuki, David Lurie

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      Publisher Cambridge University Press
      Published 12/17/2015 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9781107029033
      978-1107029033
      ISBN-10 1107029031
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      ELT & Literary Studies Literary reference works Literary studies: general Literature: history and criticism

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The first English-language history of Japanese literature in a single volume, from its beginnings in pre-medieval times to the present day, accompanied by extensive bibliographies. Indispensable not only for scholars and students, but for all those interested in learning more about one of the world's great literatures.

      Table of Contents
      Part I. The Ancient Period (Beginnings to 794); Part II. The Heian Period (794–1185); Part III. The Medieval Period (1185–1600); Part IV. The Edo Period (1600–1867); Part V. The Modern Period (1868 to Present).

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