Open Talk “Gozan Bungaku and Images of Suisen”
Gozan Bungaku, a collective term for literary works in the form of Chinese poetry and prose, emerged as part of literary activities conducted within Zen Buddhist temples in Japan from the late Kamakura period to the early Edo period. Heavily influenced by the literature of China during the Song and Yuan dynasties, it developed in conjunction with the advancement of medieval Japanese culture, particularly during the Muromachi period, introducing themes and expressions not commonly found in earlier Japanese literature. To acquaint you with the distinctive features of Gozan Bungaku, the exhibition explores one particular theme, the narcissus (suisen), and delves into how it was represented in these works. Furthermore, it will feature artworks that will be displayed at the exhibition titled “Tokiwayama Bunko × Keio University: Gayu – The Zen Gaze Across Time and Space,” scheduled to be held at the Keio Museum Commons (KeMCo) from October 2nd onwards.
- Day & Time：October 31st, 2023 (Tuesday), 14:00-15:00
- Venue：Lab (2nd floor of WIHL)
- Language：Japanese
- Participation：Free
- Participants：Students, Faculty and Public
- Presented by the Yanai Initiative for Globalizing Japanese Humanities, with support from the Waseda International House of Literature
Lecture
Horikawa Takashi
He is a scholar with a Ph.D. in Literature from the University of Tokyo. He currently holds the position of Director and Professor at the Sido Bunko（Keio Institute of Oriental Classics）, a research institute affiliated with Keio University. His areas of expertise encompass Japanese Kanbun literature and bibliographic studies. He has authored several books, including “Introduction to Bibliography: Viewing, Knowing, and Reading Classical Texts” (published by Bensei Publishing in 2010), “Gozan Literature Studies: Materials and Essays” (published by Kasama Shoin in 2011 and 2015), and the revised edition of “Forms of Poetry, Hearts of Poetry: Studies in Medieval Japanese Kanbun Literature” (published by Bungaku Tsushin in 2023).
Facilitator
Lin Wenjiun
Yanai Initiative Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Contact
Yanai Initiative for Globalizing Japanese Humanities:[email protected]
