History of Japanese Waka

Author: Peng Enhua
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This is the first monograph in China dedicated to the history of Japanese waka. It concisely introduces the characteristics of Japanese waka and its over-1,000-year development, providing realistic analyses of representative writers and works, often offering unique insights. At the end of the book, there is an appendix with 1,000 waka poems in Japanese-Chinese parallel translation. It not only allows readers to appreciate the original works but also enjoy beautiful translations rich in the charm of Chinese classical poetry, making it a valuable reference for lovers of Japanese literature.