| TITLE: |
Classical Japan and the tale of Genji (552-1185). [videorecording] / produced by Columbia University's Project on Asia in the Core Curriculum of Schools and Colleges. |
| SERIES: |
Japanese History and Literature ; I |
| PUBLISHED: |
S. Burlington, VT : The Annenberg/CPB Collection, 1996. |
| DESCRIPTION: |
1 videocassette (45 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. |
| NOTES: |
Original tape. |
| NOTES: |
This three-program series provides an overview of a fascinating time in Japanese history, covering the years 552 to 1868. For each period, key historical themes are integrated with notable works of literature of the time. |
| NOTES: |
Produced by Columbia University's Project on Asia in the Core Curriculum of Schools and Colleges. |
| NOTES: |
This program focuses on the Japanese genius for deliberate cultural borrowing. Examples of key elements borrowed from China at this time include the centralized political state, Buddhism, Confucianism, and a written script. The evolution of waka poetry and prose demonstrates how the Japanese adapted the written script to their own spoken language and cultural tastes. Also discussed are the literary contributions of women during the height of Japanese court culture, including the Tale of Genji. |
| NOTES: |
VHS. |
| NOTES: |
English. |
| ADDED ENTRY: |
The Annenberg/CPB Collection. |
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