Rewriting Medieval Japanese Women is a book that explores the life of Nun Abutsu, a noblewoman who lived in thirteenth-century Japan. The book discusses how Abutsu crossed gender and genre barriers by writing the first career guide for Japanese noblewomen, the first female-authored poetry treatise, and the first poetic travelogue by a woman. The book also challenges the notion that literary salons in Japan were limited to the Heian period and that literary writing and scholarship were the domain of men during the Kamakura era. The analysis of literary works within the context of women's history makes clear the important role that medieval women and their cultural contributions continued to play in Japanese history.
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This book provides annotated translations of two important death accounts in premodern Japanese literature - The Death of Sogi and The Death of Master Basho. These accounts provide vital information about the careers of two iconic literary figures and their circles of disciples. The book also explores how these thanatographies served the departed and the bereaved death and discipleship and how both memorials were subjectively fashioned in response to venerable literary precedents and to new standards of taste. Color images of paintings of the masters and their disciples add to the presentation.
Discover the most popular myths and legends of Japanese culture in this beautifully illustrated book. From gods and heroes to superstitions and supernatural beings, this collection offers a charming retelling of Japanese folklore. With 32 full-page illustrations and helpful appendixes, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese history and culture.
Explore the cultural history of Japan with Roger Davies's Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the religion and philosophy of Japan, including Shintoism, Buddhism, Taoism, Zen, Confucianism, and Western influences. Davies's work is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in pursuing a deeper understanding of this complex and fascinating nation.