JPN 222
Early Modern Japanese
Literature & Theatre

Tuesday, Jan. 21st • Moronobu and ukiyo-e

Read:

"Ukiyo-e and Genroku fiction," pp. 65-82
"Beautiful People: a New Publication," pp 64-65

Presentation:

Ihara Saikaku and ukiyo-zôshi

Thursday, Jan. 23rd • Saikaku and the floating world

Read:

“Ihara Saikaku and the Books of the Floating World” pp. 42-45
"Five Sensuous Women" pp. 60-82
"Japan's Eternal Storehouse" pp. 131-146

Presentation:

Matsuo Bashô and haikai

Tuesday, Jan. 28th • Bashô and haikai

Read:

“The Poetry and Prose of Matsuo Bashô” pp. 178-187
"Narrow Road to the Deep North" pp. 206-220
Excerpt from One Hundred Frogs

Presentation:

Origins of kabuki and bunraku

Thursday, Jan. 30th • Early jôruri and kabuki

Read:

“Early jôruri and kabuki” Shirane pp. 233-237
"Social environment of Tokugawa kabuki" Shively 193-208

Presentation:

Chikamatsu Monzaemon

Tuesday, Feb 4th • Chikamatsu and jôruri

Read:

“Chikamatsu Monzaemon” Shirane pp. 237-242
"Love Suicides at Amijima" Brazell pp. 333-363

View:

Excerpts from Love Suicides at Amijima

Thursday, Feb 6th • Preview of 47 Rônin Game

Read:

Excerpts from Game Book