Research Guides: ENGL: Japanese Literature &amp; Film: Books

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Anthologies
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Anthologies of Japanese literature are located in the lower level of the Library. Anthologies not only offer a variety of texts on particular theme, they often include helpful, brief introductions, contextual information, and references to other sources. Try browsing the shelf to find texts. Select titles are featured below, or you can search the library for other collections:

Anthology of Japanese Literature by Donald Keene (Editor)
Call Number: PL882 .K4
The sweep of Japanese literature in all its great variety was made available to Western readers for the first time in this anthology. Every genre and style, from the celebrated No plays to the poetry and novels of the seventeenth century, find a place in this book. An introduction by Donald Keene places the selections in their proper historical context, allowing the readers to enjoy the book both as literature and as a guide to the cultural history of Japan.
The Columbia Anthology of Modern Japanese Literature by J. Thomas Rimer; Van C. Gessel
Call Number: PL782.E1 C55 2005
This comprehensive anthology collects works of fiction, poetry, drama, and essay-writing from a pivotal time in Japanese history. In addition to their literary achievements, the texts reflect the political, social, and intellectual changes that occurred in Japanese society during this period, including exposure to Western ideas and literature, the rise of nationalism, and the complex interaction of traditional and modern forces.
Contemporary Japanese Literature: An anthology of fiction, film, and other writing since 1945 by Howard Hibbett (Preface by)
Call Number: PL782.E1 C6 2005
Lovers of Japanese and Asian literature, rejoice! This superb survey of one of the most active and interesting literary scenes of the twentieth century is back in print.

The following texts offer a critical perspective on Japanese literature generally. To find a critical approach to a particular text, use the title of the text or the author in your search. When you find a book of interest, be sure to expand the Description field to look at other subject terms that may be helpful in your search. You can also search the catalog for more critical resources:

Japanese Literature: a Very Short Introduction by Alan Tansman
succinct introduction to one of the most dynamic and diverse world literatures, this Very Short Introduction traces the rich history of Japanese literature from its beginnings over a millennium ago to the present day.
A Reader's Guide to Japanese Literature by J. Thomas Rimer
Call Number: PL717 .R5 1988