A book of fans
Helena Honcoopová
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A book of fans
by Helena Honcoopová, Joshua S. Mostow, Makoto Yasuhara
Published
2016
Publisher
Charles University in Prague, Karolinum Press
Pages
204
ISBN-13
9788024625188
ISBN-10
8024625180
Description
The National Gallery in Prague has in its collection a unique Japanese illustrated manuscript of ogi no soshi, a genre of waka poems illustrated in fan-shaped pictures, which blossomed from the late Muromachi to the early Edo period. 'Book of fans', with 120 poems, is the largest such book extant in the world. This facsimile of an ancient illustrated manuscript of waka poetry reveals hitherto unknown aspects of Japanese traditional culture at the close of the sixteenth century, after the end of a century of destructive civil wars. The illustrated fans contain both classical waka poetry and poetry with close affinity to renga, haikai no renga, and Noh drama. The introductory text, from specialists on three continents, sheds new light on a literature and art that were instrumental in the renewal of the country in the Momoyama period. The literary quality of the translations and the beauty of the illustrations will be welcomed by both academic and general audiences around the world.
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How many pages are in A book of fans?
This edition of A book of fans has approximately 204 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read A book of fans?
For most readers, A book of fans typically takes between 4h 15m and 2h 50m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 51,000 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of A book of fans?
A book of fans was written by Helena Honcoopová, Joshua S. Mostow, Makoto Yasuhara.
When was A book of fans published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.