Anthology of Japanese Literature
by Keene, Donald (compiled & ed.)
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About This Item
Tokyo: Tuttle, 2002. reprint. As New. octavo. softback with stiff wrappers 442pp., bibliog., ÔThe sweep of Japanese literature in its infinite variety and unusual beauty from earliest times to the mid-nineteenth century is the focus of this impressive volume. Every genre and style of Japanese literature, from the sombre beauty of Noh plays to the eroticism of seventeenth century novels is included. Other offerings include poetry and haiku, folk tales and legends. The translations have been chosen not only for their accuracy but also their readability as English proseÕ
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- Bookseller
- Andrew Barnes Booksellers (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 158448
- Title
- Anthology of Japanese Literature
- Author
- Keene, Donald (compiled & ed.)
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Edition
- reprint
- Publisher
- Tuttle
- Place of Publication
- Tokyo
- Date Published
- 2002
- Size
- octavo
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