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Overview of Japanese Literature History by Marco Louie Maneja is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Japanese literature spans nearly two millennia and was initially heavily influenced by Chinese literature. It developed through four main periods - ancient literature focused on mythology and histories; classical literature was dominated by works like The Tale of Genji; medieval war tales emerged during civil wars; and early modern literature saw new popular forms like kabuki theatre. Modern literature from 1868 onward saw Western influences and the rise of new genres like the "I novel" as writers adapted i
- Author
- Marco Louie Maneja
- Language
- EN