21st-Century-Literature-Presentation.pptx

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1. JAPANESE LITERATURE Japan is known to be one of the most progressive countries in the world. Japanese literature adopted its writing system in CHINA. So basically, the early literary writings of Japanese were influenced by the Chinese culture and literature.

2. Two Forms Of Japanese Poetry HAIKU Has a syllabic unit pattern of 5-7-5 in which words were kept simple that deals with themes about nature Ex. An afternoon breeze Expels cold air, along with The fallen brown leaves TANKA Has five syllabic units consisting of 5-7-5-7-7 pattern. Tanka consists of one image or idea about nature. Ex. Beautiful mountains River with cold, cold water White cold snow on rocks Trees over the place with frost White sparkly snow everywhere.

3. Drama is the favorite form of amusement in Japan. The three types of drama are the: 1. Noh Play 2. Kabuki 3. Jouri

4. 1. Noh Play – is a major form of classical Japanese dance-drama that has been performed since the 14 th century. This form of theater feature a play from each of the five categories; God, Warrior, Woman, Deranged, and Demon.

5. 2. Kabuki – are about historical events and moral conflict in relationships of the heart.

6. 3. Jouri – a type of chanted recitative that came to be used as a script in bunraka puppet drama.

7. Murasaki Shikibu The author of the “Tale of Genji ” is considered to be the pre-eminent literature during the Heian period.

8. The Tale of Genji covers the life span of the brilliant Prince Genji and his many romances . . Genji is Murasaki Shikibu's ideal of manhood. He is gentle, poetic, stunningly handsome, and, above all, a tender lover Reading The Tale of Genji is an excellent way to understand Japanese literature, and the country's culture in general..

9. Chikamatsu Manzaemon Is considered as Japan’s Shakespeare and Jippensha Ikku who wrote “ Jokaidochu Hizakurige ” a mixture of travelogue and comedy is regarded as Japan’s Mark Twain

10. Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (June 27, 1850- September 26, 1904) He was an international writer, and was also known with the Japanese name, Koizumi Yakumo . He was popular for his book about Japan, especially his collections Japanese legends and ghost stories.