- HON’ANMONO
Historical dictionary of modern Japanese literature and theater. J. Scott Miller. 2009.
HON’ANMONO
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ADAPTIVE TRANSLATIONS — During the Tokugawa period, works of foreign literature, especially popular Chinese novels, were in great demand as both translations and adaptations. During the Meiji period, the term hon’anmono, or adaptive translation, was applied to works… … Japanese literature and theater
SAN’YUTEI ENCHO — (1839–1900) San’yutei Encho, born Izubuchi Jirokichi to Tokugawa period storyteller Tachibanaya Entaro (?– 1872), was a renowned professional storyteller. Encho (as he is usually called) excelled as a raconteur, mastering all the genres of… … Japanese literature and theater
