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This event is in the past.It took place on January 15, 2026 at Lathrop Library.

The Politics of Violence and Form in Early Modern Japanese Literature 1
Literature Talk
The Politics of Violence and Form in Early Modern Japanese Literature 2
The Politics of Violence and Form in Early Modern Japanese Literature 3

The Politics of Violence and Form in Early Modern Japanese Literature

Stanford

Harvard professor David Atherton unpacks how violence in early modern Japanese fiction reveals hidden social forces and political realities. Expect a deep dive into literary form that reshapes how we see time, space, and marginalized voices.

Japanese literature
Academic lecture
Literary analysis
Violence in art

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Lathrop Library

518 Memorial Way, Stanford, CA 94305, USA

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