After a general introduction by editor Mostow (Asian studies, U. of British Columbia), this far-reaching one-volume reference comprises 100-plus articles arranged in sections on Japan, China,
and Korea. Each section is thoroughly introduced in thematic essays (by section editors) on the history and major themes of the country’s literature. Following are chronologically arranged,
self-contained, cross-referenced contributions affording insight and analyses of individuals and individual works as well as genres, trends, social and political contexts. Throughout, there’s
an emphasis on writers, works, and movements that have crossed national boundaries and reflect the tides of modernization. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
