Later Rulers: Early Japanese Literature

The Later Rulers: Early Japanese Literature is a book written by Charles F. Horne that explores the literary works of Japan's early rulers. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the literature produced during the Nara and Heian periods, which spanned from the 8th to the 12th century. It includes translations of important literary works such as The Tale of Genji, The Pillow Book, and The Tale of the Heike, as well as lesser-known texts like The Kojiki and The Nihon Shoki. The book also delves into the cultural and historical context of these works, providing insights into the beliefs, values, and practices of early Japanese society. Overall, The Later Rulers: Early Japanese Literature is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese literature, history, and culture.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Japan, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100111.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.