Publisher's Synopsis
The Conquest of Japan: Early Japanese Literature is a book written by Charles F. Horne. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the early literature of Japan, covering the period from the eighth to the twelfth century. The book is divided into four parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Japanese literature.The first part of the book covers the history of Japan and its literature. It provides an overview of the cultural and historical context in which Japanese literature developed, and discusses the various influences that shaped it.The second part of the book focuses on the poetry of Japan, including the famous tanka and haiku forms. It provides examples of these forms and analyzes their structure and content.The third part of the book covers the prose literature of Japan, including the famous Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu. It provides an overview of the major works of Japanese prose literature and discusses their themes and styles.The final part of the book covers the drama of Japan, including the Noh and Kabuki forms. It provides examples of these forms and analyzes their structure and content.Overall, The Conquest of Japan: Early Japanese Literature is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed overview of the early literature of Japan. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Japanese literature and culture.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Japan, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100111.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.