Description: Uncovering Heian Japan by Thomas Lamarre Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The poetry of the Heian court of Japan has typically been linked with the emergence of a distinct Japanese language and culture. Combining visual analysis of the calligraphy with which this poetry was transcribed, a more traditional textual analysis, and a review of the politics of the period, this book presents a view of Heian poetry and culture. Publisher Description The poetry of the Heian court of Japan has typically been linked with the emergence of a distinct Japanese language and culture. This concept of a linguistically homogeneous and ethnically pure "Japaneseness" has been integral to the construction of a modern Japanese nation, especially during periods of western colonial expansion and cultural encroachment. But Thomas LaMarre argues in this analysis that this need for a cultural unity - a singular Japanese identity - has resulted in an overemphasis of a relatively minor aspect of Heian poetry, obscuring not only its other significant elements but also the porousness of Heian society and the politics of poetic expression. Combining a pathbreaking visual analysis of the calligraphy with which this poetry was transcribed, a more traditional textual analysis, and a review of the politics of the period, LaMarre presents a view of Heian poetry and culture. He challenges the assumption of a cohesive "national imagination", seeing instead an early Japan that is ethnically diverse, territorially porous, and indifferent to linguistic boundaries.Working through the problems posed by institutionalized notions of nationalism, nativism and modernism, he rethinks the theories of scholars such as Suzuki Hideo, Yoshimoto Takaaki and Komatsu Shigemi, in conjunction with theorists such as Derrida, Karatani, Foucault and Deleuze. Contesting the notion that speech is central to the formation of community, the book focuses instead on the potential centrality of the more figural operations of poetic practice. Author Biography Thomas LaMarre is Professor of East Asian Studies at McGill University. Details ISBN 0822324822 ISBN-13 9780822324829 Title Uncovering Heian Japan Author Thomas Lamarre Format Hardcover Year 2000 Pages 248 Edition New edition Publisher Duke University Press GE_Item_ID:161665685; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Book Title: Uncovering Heian Japan : an Archaeology of Sensation and Inscription
Number of Pages: 248 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Duke University Press
Item Height: 1 in
Publication Year: 2000
Topic: Asia / Japan, Asian / Japanese, Poetry, History / General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Literary Criticism, Art, History
Item Weight: 24.9 Oz
Author: Thomas Lamarre
Item Length: 8.2 in
Item Width: 6.2 in
Book Series: Asia-Pacific: Culture, Politics, and Society Ser.
Format: Hardcover
