Japanese Literature: An Introduction for Western Readers

Japanese Literature: An Introduction for Western Readers

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A brief history of Japanese literature and a small number of works that illustrate its mechanisms

Genres: JapanJapanese LiteratureNonfictionLiteratureHistoryLiterary CriticismEssaysCriticism

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