A History of Japanese Literature: The First Thousand Years

A History of Japanese Literature: The First Thousand Years

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A History of Japanese Literature: The First Thousand Years

A History of Japanese Literature: The First Thousand Years

Written by Shūichi Katō
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This history of Japan's literary heritage traces the development of Japanese literature from the seventh to the mid-16th century, emphasizing the historical and the social context of the literary works discussed and the relationship between Japanese works and Western and Chinese literature.

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Published 1991
ISBN 847904
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Shūichi Katō

After spending years working in the corporate world, Shūichi Katō finally decided to pursue a lifelong passion for writing. They currently reside in a quiet suburb where they spend most of their time outlining new stories, reading extensively, and occasionally attempting to bake.

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