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    The document outlines the class notes for a course on Asian literature. It introduces the scope of Asian literature, covers major works from ancient times through the colonial and modern eras, examines common themes, and discusses the role of translation in promoting Asian works globally. The notes explore literary works from India, China, Japan and other Asian nations from their earliest forms to contemporary works. It analyzes the influence of history on the region's literature and how authors have blended tradition with modern influences.

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    The document outlines the class notes for a course on Asian literature. It introduces the scope of Asian literature, covers major works from ancient times through the colonial and modern eras, examines common themes, and discusses the role of translation in promoting Asian works globally. The notes explore literary works from India, China, Japan and other Asian nations from their earliest forms to contemporary works. It analyzes the influence of history on the region's literature and how authors have blended tradition with modern influences.

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    Class notes for a course on Asian literature:

    I. Introduction to Asian Literature

    Definition and scope of Asian literature

    Historical and cultural context

    Major themes and motifs

    II. Ancient Asian Literature

    The Vedas and Upanishads of India

    The Tao Te Ching and Confucian Analects of China

    The epic of Ramayana and Mahabharata of India

    The Tale of Genji of Japan

    III. Asian Literature in Colonialism

    The impact of colonialism on Asian literature

    Postcolonial literature and resistance

    Rabindranath Tagore and the Bengal Renaissance

    Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart

    IV. Contemporary Asian Literature

    The rise of modern Asian literature

    The fusion of traditional and modern elements

    Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children

    Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the Shore

    V. Themes in Asian Literature

    Individual versus society

    Family and community


    Love and loss

    Identity and belonging

    VI. Asian Literature in Translation

    The challenge of translation

    The impact of translation on Asian literature

    Translations of Asian classics and modern works

    The role of translators in promoting Asian literature

    VII. Conclusion

    The significance of Asian literature in the global context

    The future of Asian literature

    The importance of cultural exchange and understanding

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