JAPA 220 - The Masterpieces of Japanese Literature

1 unit(s)

An exploration of Japanese literary and aesthetic traditions through the major works from the eighth century to the present. Works studied cover a wide range of genres, including Japan’s oldest extant myths, poetry, the tenth century lyrical prose, the earliest long novel in the world, the medieval prose, the dramatic theory and classical plays, and modern novels. Issues addressed include the cultural traditions, the aesthetic principles, and the characteristics of different literary forms and individual authorial/narrative voices. Ms. Qiu.

Prerequisite: one course in literature, or Chinese/Japanese, or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor.

Not offered in 2015/16.