623 Unpacking a Japanese Masterpiece - The Hakkenden, or Eight Dogs (with Glynne Walley) | Literature and the Olympics
The History of Literature
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The Intersection of Literature and the Olympics
This chapter delves into the history of the Olympics from 1912 to 1948, where art competitions were incorporated alongside traditional athletic events like architecture, music, painting, sculpture, and literature. It highlights the contributions of Pierre de Coubertin in introducing art contests to the Olympics and explores the challenges faced by literary participants who aimed to create sports-inspired works to compete for medals.
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