The Floating World in Japanese FictionCriticism of the tales of the Ukiyo, or floating world, with selections reflecting manners, morals, and arts of the Genroku era, 1680-1740. Illustrated with the familiar ukiyo-e woodcuts. |
Contents
PLEASURES OF THE UKIYO | 23 |
SAIKAKU | 36 |
KISEKI AND THE HACHIMONJIYA | 50 |
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