middle-south-central-asia Flashcards
greatly influenced by China’s cultural dominance
Korea
writing system of Korea developed during 15th century
Hangul
the 3 themes in Korea present in the literary works are about
alienation, conscience, and identity
He is a prominent historian, pioneering poet, and
publisher in Korea
Ch’oe Nam Se-On
leading member of the modern literary movement pioneering modern Korean poetry
Ch’oe Nam Se-On
A literary piece that aimed to produce cultural reform for the youth
The Ocean to the Youth
has rich and unique literary history (influenced by Chinese language and literature)
Japan
simple yet complex, __________ with beauty
Japan - Abounding
traditional theatrical form
Noh
popular drama (singing and dancing)
Kabuki
He is a novelist and playwright in Japan
Abe Kobo
also known as Abe Kimifusa
Abe Kobo
Tomodachi meaning
Friend
best known play featuring dark
humor and revealing the peculiarity of human relations in the present age
Tomodachi
He won the 1951 and 1967 Akutagawa Award
Abe Kobo
sought after Japanese literary prize for rising author
Akutagawa Award
They features Arabic literary tradition here
Middle East
Islam is the foundation of culture here
Middle East
experience difficulties in
producing literary tests
Middle East
(freedom of expression & tension between religious and secular movements)