Essays on Miyazawa Kenji and Endo Shusaku: Religious Experiences in Japan's Literature - by Kazumitsu Ito (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This book discusses literary criticism, especially Japanese literature, from the perspective of the theme of " religious salvation." As such, my discussion focuses on two writers?Miyazawa Kenji, a Buddhist, and Endo Shusaku, a Christian. Their works appear to reflect their religious experiences strongly. I have endeavored to discuss this point in detail. The final appendix is an examination of the " simple religious belief of Japanese people" that these two writers have in common and flows as a deep undercurrent.

About the Author

Kazumitsu Ito earned his M.D. from the University of Tokyo in 1995, and his master's degree in Japan Studies from the Open University of Japan in 2022. He has published seven books in Japan: Data Analysis of Japanese Literature; English Translation of Bas