Japan Midterm

Question 1

20th century japanese novelist known for his controversial political views and dramatic life

Answer 1

Yukio Mishima

Question 2

Wrote “Kokoro” a novel about the complexities of human relationships

Answer 2

Natsume Soseki

Question 3

Is often called the father of the japanese short story

Answer 3

Ryunosuke Akutagawa

Question 4

Anthology of japanese poetry compiled during the 8th century

Answer 4

Man’yoshu

Question 5

A period where modern japanese literature began

Answer 5

Meiji Period

Question 6

Genre in japanese literature focusing on fictionalized autobiographical experiences

Answer 6

I-Novel (Shishosetsu)

Question 7

Story by you Yasunari Kawabata which explores themes of love and isolation in a rural setting

Answer 7

Snow Country

Question 8

A book of observation in music recorded by say shonagon during her time as court lady to empress conservation during the Heian period japan

Answer 8

The Pillow book

Question 9

It combines pros and haiku poetry

Answer 9

Haibun