The Chrysanthemum and the Knife (national Reading Classic)
About This Novel
This book is a stunning work that provides an overview of Japanese culture and interprets its contradictory character. It is a must-read classic for us to understand Japan. "Chrysanthemum" is originally the emblem of the Japanese royal family, and "sword" is the symbol of Bushido culture. Benedict uses "chrysanthemum" and "sword" to symbolize the contradictory character of the Japanese people, and uses a calm perspective of a Westerner to gain an overview of Japan's unique cultural traditions and national character. It not only captures the details of Japanese culture, but also places it within the anthropological perspective of Eastern culture and Pacific island culture. This book has been evaluated by all walks of life, and its great influence continues to this day.
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Official(1)Scraped 1mo ago
A book to understand the Japanese
The education the Japanese received since childhood has shaped their character today, which is deep in their bones and cannot be changed!
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Community(0)
Official(1)Scraped 1mo ago
A book to understand the Japanese
The education the Japanese received since childhood has shaped their character today, which is deep in their bones and cannot be changed!
