Korea-Japan-Middle East- South-Central Flashcards
Korea- greatly influenced
Chinese cultural dominance
writing system developed during 15th century
hangul
writing system of Korea
hangul
spoken form of hangul
hangukmal
themes of Korean literature
alienation, conscience, identity
prominent historian, pioneering poet, and
publisher
Choe Nam-Seon
Choe Nam-Seon leads the
modern literary movement pioneering modern Korean poetry
Choe Nam-Seon famous piece
the ocean to the youth
aimed to produce cultural reform for the youth
the ocean to the youth
has rich and unique literary history
Japan
Japan is influenced by
Chinese language and literature
Japanese literature reflects
simple yet complex, imperfect yet abounding with beauty
traditional theatrical form
Noh
popular drama
(singing and dancing)
Kabuki
novelist and playwright
Abe Kobo
Abe Kobo also known as
Abe Kimifusa
Abe Kobo famous piece
Tomodachi
best known play featuring dark
humor and revealing the peculiarity of human
relations in the present age
Tomodachi
Abe Kobo won
1951 and 1967 Akutagawa awards
sought after Japanese literary prize for
rising author
Akutagawa awards
Middle east features
Arabic literary traditions
foundation of culture in middle east
Islam
Arabic writers experience
difficulties in producing literary text