JAPANESE LITERATURE : An Introduction for Western Readers : Grove Press E-9
by Keene, Donald
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- ISBN 13
- 9780394172002
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New York, NY: Grove Press, 1955. First Edition, 10th Printing . Soft cover. Very Good/None as Issued. Text/BRAND NEW & Bright. Softcover/VG; strong & entact w/edge & surface rubs. A trim, rich introduction to Japanese tradtional literature for Western readers covering Japaneses unique language structure, literary spirit in poetry, theater, novels and response to Western influence, built and extened on the works of Arthur Waley. Text based on lectures delivered at the Univ of Cambrige, 1953 by American-born scholar Donald Lawrence Keene (1922) -) of Columbia Univ, and retired to Japan. 114 pgs, in 5 chapters: I, Introduction; II, Japanese Poetry; III, The Japanese Theatre; IV, The Japanese Novel; and V, Japanese Literature Under Western Influence.
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- Title
- JAPANESE LITERATURE : An Introduction for Western Readers : Grove Press E-9
- Author
- Keene, Donald
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- None as Issued
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, 10th Printing
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0394172000
- ISBN 13
- 9780394172002
- Publisher
- Grove Press
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 1955
- Keywords
- Japanese Literature/Poetry/Fiction/Theatre/Lectures
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- Poetry/Verse;
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