Module 7 - Asian Literature Flashcards
- Conflict in Tradition and Modernity
- Acceptance of Western forms. In the case of Japanese Literature, synthesis of indigenous, traditional,
and western forms is evident (e.g. Anime and Manga) - Gender issues and religious conflict
Asian literature in the Contemporary Age
Asia, the largest continent with a diverse population, has produced the oldest human civilizations, including the Sumer and Indus Valley
civilizations. Writings from Asia
originate from ancient literary
traditions in China, Japan, and
Korea.
East Asian Literature
a is a significant player in Asian
literature due to its dominance and influence on other countries like Japan and Korea. With one of the oldest existing literatures which to date is 3,000 years old.
China
China uses ____ to represent ideas, making its writings accessible to all people regardless of local or regional dialects.
script or characters
The end of the ___ in 1949 marked the beginning of the present age in Chinese literature, which began with the establishment of the Communist People’s Republic of China.
New Cultural Movement
influenced by personal experiences and political convictions, features diverse works in genres like novel, short story, essay, poetry, and play.
These writers explore human
problems, experiences, and issues arising from geographical and cultural concerns.
21st-century Chinese literature
Harvard professor ___
discusses 21st-century Chinese
literature, primarily focusing on
science fantasy. He notes
censorship in China and the
increasing use of the internet for political writings. He also
discusses the emergence of
“Sinophone literature,” written by Chinese-speaking writers outside China, and distinguishes it from “Chinese literature.”
David Der-wei
a major global literary form, initially had no writing system but developed its own based on borrowed Chinese characters or script, Kanji.
Japanese literature
Japanese literary history is divided into four periods:
ancient, classic, medieval,
and modern.
Japanese system of writing is called ___
Kanji
a popular form of entertainment in Japan, has become a significant development in the
21st-century. It covers various genres such as action, adventure, romance, drama, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, horror, and comedy
Manga
the oldest extant chronicle in Japan and followed by the kanji
The Kojiki
winner of the 1994 Nobel Prize for Literature
Kenzaburō Ōe
recipient of Britain’s Man Booker Prize in 1989
Ishiguro Kazuo
the 2006 winner of the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award.
Haruki Murakami