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Paperback. Stories of homosexual love affairs between samurai men and boys and between young kabuki actors and their patrons held broad appeal in pre-modern Japanese culture. An independent popular writer, Saikaku wrote "Nanshoku Okagami" in 1687 with the intention of extending his readership. Num Pages: 384 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1F; 2GJ; 3JD; FA; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 21. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804718950
ISBN
9780804718950
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 32.86

Hardback. This book traces the emergence and evolution of a discourse of minority identity within Japan's Korean community through its examination of their literary narratives and political struggles over the past three decades. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 2GJ; DSBH; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 22. Weight in Grams: 481.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Edition
Twenty-Third and ed.
SKU
V9780804750400
ISBN
9780804750400
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.99

Paperback. This work discusses literary depictions of mass transit in 20th century Tokyo in the decades preceding WWII. It cuts across literary and historical/sociological analysis, and contributes to the growing body of work examining Japanese urbanism, gender, and modernism. Num Pages: 352 pages, 16 figures, 3 illustrations. BIC Classification: 2GJ; DSB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 534. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804771450
ISBN
9780804771450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.37

Hardback. Written by a leading scholar in the field, Classical Japanese: A Grammar is an elegant, comprehensive, and practical guide to classical Japanese. Extensive notes and historical explanations make this volume useful as both a reference for advanced students and a textbook for beginning students. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations ,. BIC Classification: 2GJ; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 287 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1504. A Grammar. 296 pages, Illustrations ,. Written by a leading scholar in the field, Classical Japanese: A Grammar is an elegant, comprehensive, and practical guide to classical Japanese. Extensive notes and historical explanations make this volume useful as both a reference for advanced students and a textbook for beginning students. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 2GJ; CFK. Dimension: 217 x 287 x 33. Weight: 1468.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Edition
Pck
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231135245
ISBN
9780231135245
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.37
€ 54.69

Paperback. Offers the masterworks of Japanese literature, ranking with The Tal of Genji in quality and prestige. Translator(s): McCullough, Helen Craig. Num Pages: 504 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; 2GJ; DNF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5766 x 3810 x 34. Weight in Grams: 712.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
503
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804718035
ISBN
9780804718035
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 34.99

Paperback. Translator(s): Hare, Tom. Series: Translations from the Asian Classics. Num Pages: 528 pages, 28 illus. BIC Classification: 2GJ; DSBB; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 740. Performance Notes. Series: Translations from the Asian Classics. 528 pages, facsims. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 2GJ; DSBB; DSG. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 28. Weight: 740. Translator(s): Hare, Tom.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231139595
ISBN
9780231139595
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 28.04

Hardback. The literary career of Uchida Hyakken (1889-1971) encompassed a wide variety of styles and genres, including fiction, zuihitsu (essays), war diaries, poetry, travelogues, and children's stories. This title provides a critical corrective by locating in Hyakken's simple yet powerful literary language. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 275 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 2GJ; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 570.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Harvard University, Asia Center United States
Number of pages
275
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674031128
ISBN
9780674031128
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 36.63

Paperback. Helps you to learn Japanese through crossword puzzles. This title offers you an effective way of expanding your knowledge of the Japanese language and use of Kana script. It features the puzzles that cover a variety of topics which challenge and help you develop your Japanese-language skills. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 2GJ; CJBT; WDKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 228 x 4. Weight in Grams: 104.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9780844283456
ISBN
9780844283456
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.97

Paperback. This book traces the emergence and evolution of a discourse of minority identity within Japan's Korean community through its examination of their literary narratives and political struggles over the past three decades. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 2GJ; DSBH; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Edition
Annotated
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804750417
ISBN
9780804750417
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.59

Paperback. "No Plays" are a major contribution to Japanese theatre. These lyric dramas evolved in the 14th century from ritual dances associated with Shinto worship, and their form became fixed in the 17th century. This book looks at this Japanese art form and its influences on Western writers. Translator(s): Tyler, Royall. Num Pages: 384 pages, bibliog. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 2ADT; 2GJ; 3H; 3J; DSA; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 284.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Condition
New
SKU
9780140445398
ISBN
9780140445398
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.98

Paperback. Num Pages: 232 pages, 6. BIC Classification: 2GJ; 5S; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 362.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1900
Publisher
Hong Kong University Press Hong Kong
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9789888083718
ISBN
9789888083718
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.46

Paperback. The ideal travel companion -- a quick and easy introduction to Japanese with a comprehensive phrase book and menu reader. Series: Get by in. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 2GJ; CJBT; WTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 117 x 8. Weight in Grams: 156. Series: Get by in. 160 pages. The ideal travel companion a quick and easy introduction to Japanese with a comprehensive phrase book and menu reader. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2GJ; CJBT; WTK. Dimension: 171 x 117 x 8. Weight: 154.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
BBC Active
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781406642780
ISBN
9781406642780
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.54

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 2GJ; CJBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 181 x 13. Weight in Grams: 264.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Kodansha USA
Edition
Blg Rep
Condition
New
SKU
V9781568364186
ISBN
9781568364186
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.02

Paperback. This incisive biography begins withthe spectacularly tragic last day of the militant Japanese novelist, perhaps best known for his monumental four-book masterpiece The Sea of Fertility. Num Pages: 352 pages, 39. BIC Classification: 2GJ; BG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S. United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815410744
ISBN
9780815410744
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.15

Paperback. Translator(s): Macmillan, Peter. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 2GJ; DCQ; DSBB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 248 x 25. Weight in Grams: 304.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9780141392578
ISBN
9780141392578
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 10.45

Paperback. Containing original exercises and language tasks for learners of Japanese, this work covers grammatical structures and their everyday use in making introductions, apologizing and expressing needs. It also includes features such as: use of kanji, kana, transliteration and English translations throughout; a comprehensive answer key; and more. Series: Modern Grammar Workbooks. Num Pages: 274 pages, 10 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 2GJ; CF; CJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 175 x 16. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415270939
ISBN
9780415270939
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 51.88

Hardcover. Num Pages: 48 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 2GJ; YRDC; YRDL. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 256 x 219 x 8. Weight in Grams: 394.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Milet Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
Edition
Bilingual edition
SKU
V9781840593556
ISBN
9781840593556
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 12.25

Paperback. Aimed at the general reader, this introduction to Japanese literature assumes no previous knowledge of Japanese culture. The author presents a series of essays which provide an overview of pre-modern Japanese poetry and fiction, as well as theatre and aesthetics. Series: Companions to Asian Studies Series. Num Pages: 133 pages, further reading list, index. BIC Classification: 2GJ; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 141 x 10. Weight in Grams: 196.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
133
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231067379
ISBN
9780231067379
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 23.94

Paperback. This book carefully translates a seminal work of Japanese puppet theater, written in 1747, during the the genre's golden age. The editor includes background information on the play and a bibliography. Editor(s): Jones, Stanleigh H. Series: Translations from the Asian Classics. Num Pages: 288 pages, 29 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 2GJ; DSBD; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231080538
ISBN
9780231080538
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 26.52

Paperback. These poems -- more than a hundred haiku, several tanka, and three kanshi -- are arranged chronologically within each genre, revealing the development of Masaoka Shiki's (1867-1902) art and the seamless way in which he wove his life and illness into his poetry. Watson's introduction deftly explores the course of Shiki's life and places him in relation to Japanese history, literature and thought. Translator(s): Watson, Burton. Series: Modern Asian Literature Series. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 2GJ; DCF; DNF; DSBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 134 x 9. Weight in Grams: 181.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
136
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231110914
ISBN
9780231110914
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 23.94

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