Best of Japanese Literature

Maciamo · Jun 3, 2003, 10:20

I have created a short list of the most famous Japanese writers and a selection of my recommendation of books related to Japan on my site Maciamo Japan, section Literature.

I have added links to an online Encyclopedia for each famous author. Just click on the name to read about them. I've selected 2 books in average per author, trying to choose the most representative. Click on the book cover to get the summary and reviews (and order it if you live in the US).

I am going to add more free online reading provided I find some.

Enjoy yourself !

Musashi · Jun 3, 2003, 18:29

Here's what I found:

http://www.aozora.gr.jp/
http://etext.virginia.edu/japanese/texts.html
http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~Taiju/classic.htm

Let me know what you think!
Greets...

Maciamo · Jun 3, 2003, 22:32

Oho, what marvelous links you've there. I haven't had time to add Japanese links in the literature section yet, for my site is destined first to foreigners interested in Japan, but I take good note of those.

Musashi · Jun 4, 2003, 05:02

You're welcome ;)

Elizabeth · Jun 9, 2003, 09:15

Looks great in appearance and content,

although some "representative" works jump out as slightly off beat ('Naomi' & 'Norwegian Wood' for the classics section in particular). And if you ever want to mix things up occasionally I'd suggest substituting more 'serious' works in the same general stylistic vein ('The Three Cornered World' for 'Botchan') or maybe something similarly themed but in a distinctively simpler or earlier style ('Confessions of a Mask' for 'Spring Snow', as an example).

Eagerly awaiting any free online reading you may stumble across in the meantime.

hamsun · Sep 30, 2003, 02:54

http://www.blackmask.com/page.php?do...string=0&mh=25

akutagawa free online...

Eagerly awaiting any free online reading you may stumble across in the meantime.

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Jun 3, 2003, 10:20	#1
Maciamo Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Jul 17, 2002 Location: Austrasia Posts: 6,647	Best of Japanese Literature I have created a short list of the most famous Japanese writers and a selection of my recommendation of books related to Japan on my site Maciamo Japan, section Literature. I have added links to an online Encyclopedia for each famous author. Just click on the name to read about them. I've selected 2 books in average per author, trying to choose the most representative. Click on the book cover to get the summary and reviews (and order it if you live in the US). I am going to add more free online reading provided I find some. Enjoy yourself ! __________________ Over 100 destinations in the Japan Sightseeing Guide + detailed Tokyo Guide and Kyoto Guide Eupedia : Your Guide to Europe in English Read the "Maciamo FAQ" "What is the use of living, if it be not to strive for noble causes and to make this muddled world a better place for those who will live in it after we are gone?", Winston Churchill.

Jun 3, 2003, 18:29	#2
Musashi The Phoenix Swordsman Join Date: Mar 14, 2003 Location: Belgian in Japan Age: 29 Posts: 47	Here's what I found: http://www.aozora.gr.jp/ http://etext.virginia.edu/japanese/texts.html http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~Taiju/classic.htm Let me know what you think! Greets... __________________ In the words of the ancients, one should make his decision within the space of seven breaths. It is a matter of being determined and having the spirit to break through to the other side. - Hagakure

Jun 9, 2003, 09:15	#5
Elizabeth Regular Member Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: アメリカ Posts: 8,509	Looks great in appearance and content, although some "representative" works jump out as slightly off beat ('Naomi' & 'Norwegian Wood' for the classics section in particular). And if you ever want to mix things up occasionally I'd suggest substituting more 'serious' works in the same general stylistic vein ('The Three Cornered World' for 'Botchan') or maybe something similarly themed but in a distinctively simpler or earlier style ('Confessions of a Mask' for 'Spring Snow', as an example). Eagerly awaiting any free online reading you may stumble across in the meantime. __________________ たとえ辛くても、永遠に続く苦しみなどないでしょう。 Last edited by Elizabeth; Jun 9, 2003 at 10:25.

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Jun 3, 2003, 22:32	#3
Maciamo Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Jul 17, 2002 Location: Austrasia Posts: 6,647	Oho, what marvelous links you've there. I haven't had time to add Japanese links in the literature section yet, for my site is destined first to foreigners interested in Japan, but I take good note of those.

Jun 4, 2003, 05:02	#4
Musashi The Phoenix Swordsman Join Date: Mar 14, 2003 Location: Belgian in Japan Age: 29 Posts: 47	You're welcome ;)

Sep 30, 2003, 02:54	#6
hamsun Junior Member Join Date: Sep 30, 2003 Posts: 8	http://www.blackmask.com/page.php?do...string=0&mh=25 akutagawa free online... Eagerly awaiting any free online reading you may stumble across in the meantime. [/B][/QUOTE]