The Circulation of Chinese Classical Novels in Japan During the Edo Period
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During the Edo period, China and Japan maintained close exchanges of classics and culture. In modern academic history, scholars' research on vernacular novels such as "Sanyan Erpai" often begins with the rediscovery of Chinese novel literature that has flowed into Japan. This book examines the circulation of Chinese classical novels in Japan during the Edo period from four perspectives: introduction and acquisition, reading and training, translation and commentary, reprinting and selection. It focuses on the Sino-Japanese book trade and the comparison of book prices between China and Japan, as well as all aspects of the history of book circulation such as Karamotoya, Yorimotoya, vernacular dictionaries to assist reading, the training and translation of vernacular novels, and the evolution of readership groups.
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