Volume 3,Issue 9
On Japanese Naturalism through “The Quilt”
Japanese naturalist literature emerged in the early 20th century and occupies a significant position in the history of modern Japanese literature, exerting a profound influence on the development of later literature. “The Quilt”, written by Tayama Katai, is a representative work of naturalist literature and has played a crucial role in advancing Japanese naturalist literature. This paper aims to explore the impact of “The Quilt” on Japanese naturalist literature through a study of the novel, thereby promoting a deeper understanding of Japanese naturalist literature.
[1] Fu Y, 2024, A Study of Tayama Katai’s I-novel from the Perspective of Ethical Literary Criticism, thesis, Yangtze University.
[2] Xu J, 2022, On the “Novelty” and “Traditionality” of the Image of Yoshiko in The Quilt, thesis, Heilongjiang University.
[3] Chen X, 2013, On the Characteristics of Japanese “I-novel”. Literary Contention, (07): 160–163.
[4] Wang M, 2011, “Description” and the Establishment of Modern Japanese Novels—A Re-discussion on Tayama Katai’s The Quilt. Journal of Dalian Maritime University (Social Sciences Edition), 10(6): 114–117.
[5] Shi Z, 2019, On the “Confessional” Nature of The Quilt, thesis, Heilongjiang University.