Masterworks of Asian Literature in Comparative Perspective: A Guide for Teaching

This is a collection of 46 essays by specialists in Asian literature, who offer a wide range of possibilities for introducing Asian literature to English-speaking students. It is intended to help in promoting multicultural education. Preface, Guide to the Reader, Principles of Transliteration and Pronunciation Guide, Introduction, I. The Worlds of Asian Literature, II. Indian Texts, III. Chinese Texts, IV. Japanese Texts, Postscript, Index, Contributors