JOURNAL ARTICLE

Singing, Shining, Buzzing, Biting: A Poetic Entomology of Early Modern Japan.

  • Published In: Eighteenth Century: Theory & Interpretation, 2024, v. 65, n. 1/2. P. 43 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Nüffer, Laura 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the role of insects in the poetry of early modern Japan, particularly focusing on the works of renowned poet Matsuo Bashō and lesser-known poet Kuroda Getsudōken. It highlights how both poets utilized insects to challenge traditional poetic norms, with Bashō incorporating them into his haikai, while Getsudōken employed them in his kyōka to express a more irreverent tone. The discussion emphasizes the cultural shift during the Edo period, where previously marginalized insects became significant poetic subjects, reflecting broader societal changes and the evolving relationship between nature and human experience in literature. The article also notes the commercialization of insects in urban settings, linking poetic appreciation to consumer culture. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Eighteenth Century: Theory & Interpretation. 2024/03, Vol. 65, Issue 1/2, p43
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0193-5380
  • DOI:10.1353/ecy.2024.a961701
  • Accession Number:186818289
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