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The Karma of Words: Buddhism and the Literary Arts in Medieval Japan

The Karma of Words: Buddhism and the Literary Arts in Medieval Japan

LaFleur, William R.

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Literary Criticism

ISBN10: 0520056221
ISBN13: 9780520056220
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: May 8 1986
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.26 Depth: 9.02
Language: English
A masterly book . . . will prove of great assistance to a student of Japanese literature and thought from the eleventh century onwards.--Times Literary Supplement A major contribution to the fields of Japanese studies, comparative literature, and history of religions . . . a book that begs for classroom use.--The Eastern Buddhist Innovative and provocative . . . will be of interest not only to specialists in Japanese religion and Japanese culture, but also to literary critics and cultural historians.--Religious Studies Review Rich and stimulating material . . . an important help and influence to all concerned with understanding the tradition that has shaped Japanese culture and religion.--History of Religions Thought provoking, finely written . . . one of the more original and creative contributions to the study of medieval culture and religion to be produced by a Western scholar. . . . Can be read with profit by all Western students of Japanese culture . . . one of those rare books that has something to offer Japanese specialists in medieval studies.--Journal of Japanese Studies A very important contribution to Japanese studies . . . a paradigm of the genre.--Pacific Affairs This is an exciting, ground-breaking book.--Chanoyu Quarterly I have been most impressed and even excited by what I have read.--Donald Keene, Professor Emeritus and Shincho Professor Emeritus of Japanese Literature at Columbia University This is one of the most important books in Japanese studies in a long time and will influence the entire field.--Robert Bellah, former Elliott Professor of Sociology, Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley

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