10 Japanese Classic Books to Read
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Loading... - Hani Rahman
- 06 Mar 2023
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If reading is in your blood, and you highly admire Japanese culture, I welcome you to read one of the following great classics of Japanese literature.
The nation of Japan has a long and storied literary history going back more than thousand years, changing as the culture of Japan grew and flourished on the island nation.
A lot of modern readers do not know the depths of this artistic tradition. It is the source of completely different stories and mythology, as well as a whole new look at a complex culture with its own unique take on the world.
Many aspects of modern manga and anime draw upon this literary tradition. Some draw upon the themes, while others draw more directly from these books, using names, characters, and plots.
If you want to better understand where your favorite manage or anime is coming from, take a look at works of classical Japanese literature. They also offer a new source for inspiration for your own artistic works, whether that is writing or art.
Japanese history is divided into certain periods, marked by dynastic and/or cultural shifts. All works of art demonstrate notable differences depending on the period of their production.
As always with these sorts of classifications, there is a lot of scholarly debate on this topic, but it can serve as a good point of reference for a normal reader who might want to find other works from the same period of time. Read More…
