Semester Hours:3Periodically
Tanizaki Jun’ichiro’s work provides a unique perspective into Japanese culture during his lifetime. This course will focus on narration and “world-building,” as well as on his treatments of marriage, desire and “the West.” Through close focus on the works of Tanizaki, students will come to a greater understanding not only of the particularities of his fiction, but also of Japanese literature and culture in the 20th century.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: In-class group oral presentation required of all students.