Japan and the culture of the four seasons : nature, literature, and the arts / Haruo Shirane.
| Author/creator | Shirane, Haruo, 1951- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Columbia University Press, ©2012. |
| Description | xxi, 311 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction : Secondary nature, climate, and landscape -- Poetic topics and the making of the four seasons -- Visual culture, classical poetry, and linked verse -- Interiorization, flowers, and social ritual -- Rural landscape, social difference, and conflict -- Trans-seasonality, talismans, and landscape -- Annual observances, famous places, and entertainment -- Seasonal pyramid, parody, and botany -- Conclusion : History, genre, and social community -- Appendix : Seasonal topics in key texts. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [249]-258) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2011033921 |
| ISBN | 9780231152808 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0231152809 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780231526524 (e-book) |
| ISBN | 0231526520 (e-book) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PL721.S4 S55 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |