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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewProvides a firm foundation, in English, for future studies in further detail about specific figures and works in what has, until now, been outside Japan a relatively neglected subfield of early modern literary studies. * The Journal of Japanese Studies *
An English-language introduction to the neglected history of Edo waka will always be useful, especially in undergraduate courses, for giving a fuller picture of the literary and intellectual developments of the time. In this respect Thomas's book provides a convenient oveerview of the main trends and representatives of waka and poetic theory. * Monumenta Nipponica *
Professor Thomas' book is a long-awaited achievement, and will serve as required reading for students and scholars of Japanese and other non-western cultures for many years. -- Lawrence E. Marceau, Senior Lecturer in Japanese, University of Auckland
Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface and Acknowledgements Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Bakusho (1600–1683) Chapter 4 Genroku (1680–1740) Chapter 5 Mid Eighteenth Century (1740–1770) Chapter 6 Late Eighteenth Century (1771–1800) Chapter 7 Early Nineteenth Century (1800–1840) Chapter 8 Bakumatsu (1840–1868) Part 9 Appendix: Summary of the Kokka Hachiron Controversy Part 10 Bibliography Part 11 Index
