{"product_id":"9784805310144","title":"Anthology of Japanese Literature","description":"Author: Donald Keene\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9784805310144\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Mar 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 440\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 somber beauty of Noh plays to the eroticism of seventeenth century novels is included. Other offerings include poetry and haiku, folktales and legends. The translations have been chosen not only for their accuracy but also their readability as English prose and poetry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDonald Keene's informative Introduction traces links between the various works, some of which may be foreign to Western readers. The result is a thorough and fascinating insight into the literature and culture of classical Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875654652062,"sku":"ADS-9784805310144","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9784805310144.jpg?v=1779754860","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9784805310144","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}