<p>Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Knowledge of Japanese not required. Examination of classical poetry of Nara and Heian periods, with focus on poetry anthology called <cite>Man’yoshu</cite> (Collection of Myriad Ages, 8th century) and on <cite>Kokinwakashu</cite> (Collection of Ancient and Modern Japanese Poems, early 10th century). Letter grading.</p>

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Classical Japanese Poetry

JAPAN 174

4 units