Flowing Like a River: The Foundations of Expression in Japanese Classics

August 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mānoa Campus, Hamilton Library Room 301

***RSVP required*** Abstract: Japan, abundant with rivers, has drawn upon these water bodies as sources of literary inspiration. Given their vast number, it is difficult to grasp a comprehensive picture. In this presentation, our attention will focus on one specifically: the Uji River. Holding a significant place in literature since ancient times, the Uji River embodies the metaphor of flow and transition, a characteristic intrinsic to all rivers. Yet, it also carries its own distinctive imagery. Our exploration will aim to understand this duality, examining both the universal features and unique aspects of the Uji River. | Presenter: Dr. Yasuaki WATANABE is an expert in the history of classical Japanese poetry. As of April 2021, he has been serving as the Director-General of the National Institute of Japanese Literature. | Acknowledgment: This lecture is sponsored by EALL, the Center for Japanese Studies, and the Hamilton Library.


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East Asian Languages and Literatures, Mānoa Campus

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Pier-Carlo Tommasi, 9252592156, tommasi@hawaii.edu,

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