Abstract
There are many different types of literature in the world so it is no surprise that some gets overlooked in the sheer volume. This is more so seen in Western literature overpowering Eastern literature’s importance. One such place overlooked is Japan. There is plenty to unpack in Japanese literature, but one such area is the changes it has due to cultural events. Using well known events can make Japanese literature more accessible for other audiences. One of these events is WWII because of Japan’s incredibly active role in it. WWII changed Japanese literature from Romanticism and Naturalism to a more Modernist approach specifically leaning into Western ideas. With this all in mind I created a poetry book based on fourteen Japanese authors' works pre- and post-WWII. Poetry gives accessible means to learn more about these authors, while also allowing readers to become more interested in their works and each author’s ideas and feelings.
Semester/Year of Award
Spring 2024
Mentor
Bill Mullen
Mentor Department Affiliation
English
Access Options
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Scholars
Degree Level
Bachelors
Department
English
Recommended Citation
Craft, Elisabeth J., "The Core Collapse of the Rising Sun" (2024). Honors Theses. 1022.
https://encompass.eku.edu/honors_theses/1022
