The Karma of Words: Buddhism and the Literary Arts in Medieval Japan
by William R. R. Lafleur, William R. Lafleur
William R. R. Lafleur examines the relationship between Buddhism and the literary arts in medieval Japan. Focusing on the significance of words and literary expression, this study connects religious thought with Japanese literary culture and offers readers a perspective on language, writing, and artistic practice.
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The Karma of Words explores the relationship between Buddhism and the literary arts in medieval Japan.
William R. R. Lafleur considers how religious ideas shaped understandings of language, writing, and literary expression.
The book offers a study of Japanese literary culture through the perspective of Buddhist thought.
It will interest readers of Buddhism, Japanese history, comparative religion, and literary criticism.
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