Japanese Literature Reviewed
Author Donald Richie(Author)  
Book Features & Author Introduction
An Introduction to the Lineage of Japanese Literature and Critical Reviews of Its Masterpieces
Japanese literature is currently experiencing an unprecedented boom overseas, particularly in Europe and the United States, with sales of translated works rapidly increasing. Its reputation continues to grow, with Japanese authors receiving major international literary awards one after another.
This book is designed for the growing global audience of Japanese literature enthusiasts. It features a curated selection of over 50 reviews of representative Japanese literary works—ranging from Man’yōshū and The Tale of Genji to authors such as Ihara Saikaku, Matsuo Bashō, Yasunari Kawabata, Jun’ichirō Tanizaki, and Yukio Mishima.
Originally written in English in 2003 by renowned cultural critic Donald Richie, these essays have been newly edited and compiled into this volume.
This book stands as a definitive introduction to Japanese literature in English.
Print Book Price3,080 Yen
Book Data
| Title | Japanese Literature Reviewed |
|---|---|
| Author | Donald Richie(Author)   |
| ISBN | 9784794609212 |
| Print Book Price | 3080 Yen |
| Publisher | IBC Publishing |
| First Published | March 2026 |
| Number of Pages | 384 pages |
| Book Size | 210mm x 148mm |
| Genre | JAPANESE LITERATURE |
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