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The life of an amorous woman : and other writings

Title
The life of an amorous woman : and other writings / by Ihara Saikaku ; edited and translated by Ivan Morris.
Author
Ihara, Saikaku, 1642-1693.
Publication
New York : New Directions Book, 1969, ©1963.

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TextRestricted use Berg Coll 22-1701Schwarzman Building - Berg Collection Room 320

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Additional Authors
  • Laughlin, James, 1914-1997
  • New Directions Publishing, publisher.
  • James Laughlin's library of New Directions imprints.
Description
xiii, 402 pages : illustrations; 21 cm.
Series Statement
  • UNESCO collection of representative literary works
  • New Directions paperbook ; NDP 270
  • NDP270
Subject
  • Ihara, Saikaku, 1642-1693 > Criticism and interpretation
  • Ihara, Saikaku, 1642-1693
  • 1600-1868
  • 1600-1999
  • Japanese literature > Edo period, 1600-1868
  • Social classes > Fiction
  • Short stories, Japanese > 20th century
  • Japanese literature > Edo period
  • Manners and customs
  • Japanese literature
  • Social classes
  • Short stories, Japanese
  • Criticism and interpretation
  • Japan > Social life and customs > Fiction
  • Japan
Genre/Form
  • Novels.
  • Criticism, interpretation, etc.
  • Fiction.
  • Dust jackets – New York (State) – New York – 1969.
  • Dust jackets – New York – United States – 20th century.
Note
  • Translation of: Kōshoku ichidai onna.
  • "A New Directions book" -- title page.
  • "New Directions Books are published for James Laughlin by New Directions Publishing Corporation" -- title page verso.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Indexed In (note)
  • Harrison, J.A. Published for James Laughlin
Binding (note)
  • Copy in Berg Coll 22-1701 bound in publishers' paperback binding.
Contents
Introduction.--Five women who chose love ... [selections].--The life of an amorous woman ... [selections].--The eternal storehouse of Japan ... [selections].--Reckonings that carry men through the world ... [selections].--Appendices: Sources ... Selected bibliography; Notes; Index to notes.
Call Number
Berg Coll 22-1701
LCCN
63006505
OCLC
1378800479
Author
Ihara, Saikaku, 1642-1693.
Title
The life of an amorous woman : and other writings / by Ihara Saikaku ; edited and translated by Ivan Morris.
Imprint
New York : New Directions Book, 1969, ©1963.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Series
UNESCO collection of representative literary works
New Directions paperbook ; NDP 270
NDP270
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Indexed In:
Harrison, J.A. Published for James Laughlin, page 73
Binding
Copy in Berg Coll 22-1701 bound in publishers' paperback binding. NN
Local Note
Copy in Berg Coll 22-1701 acquired from Leila and Daniel Javitch, 2021.
Chronological Term
1600-1868
Chronological Term
1600-1999
Added Author
Laughlin, James, 1914-1997, publisher.
New Directions Publishing, publisher.
Javitch, Leila Laughlin, donor.
Javitch, Daniel, donor.
Laughlin, James, 1914-1997, former owner.
James Laughlin's library of New Directions imprints.
Research Call Number
Berg Coll 22-1701
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