Tales of Idolized Boys: Male-Male Love in Medieval Japanese Buddhist Narratives
Tales of Idolized Boys explores male-male love in medieval Japanese Buddhist narratives. Through its focused attention to stories of idolized boys, the book connects literary representation with religious and cultural history, offering readers a specialized study of Japanese Buddhism, medieval storytelling, and LGBTQ+ themes.
About This Book
Tales of Idolized Boys examines representations of male-male love in medieval Japanese Buddhist narratives.
The book focuses on stories involving idolized boys and considers their place within Japanese religious and literary traditions.
It offers a focused study of medieval Japanese Buddhist storytelling and the cultural meanings attached to these narratives.
Readers interested in Japanese history, Buddhism, literature, and LGBTQ+ studies will find a specialized exploration of an important subject.
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