Laura Moretti and Satō Yukiko, "Graphic Narratives from Early Modern Japan: The World of Kusazōshi" (Brill, 2024)
New Books in East Asian Studies
00:00
Exploring References and Adaptation in Early Modern Japanese Literature
The chapter delves into how early modern Japanese literature, particularly through kusazoshi, plays with references and adaptations, creating a witty game for readers by bridging literal and metaphorical meanings. It examines the concept of satisfaction in deciphering these references and discusses how adaptation challenges traditional views, utilizing Japanese examples to expand beyond Western literary theory. The chapter also explores the transformation of reading into a playful experience through Kusazoshi, inspiring new research avenues in graphic narratives from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Transcript
Play full episode
