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Afro-Asian Literature

Chinese Literature ►Chinese

literature

has

very

ancient

beginnings. It was first recorded about 5,000 years ago and has since documented the dreams and visions of a people who number

about

population.

one-fifth

of

the

world’s

Chinese Language ►The

Chinese

not

have

language any

is

polysyllabic

four

syllables.

idea

that

the

language

is

in

the

Chinese

word

is

changes

monosyllabic,

This

a

might

tonal

in

words

meaning

and

does

which

has

you

the

give number

limited;

but

language.

when

of

because

The

it

words

is

same

said.

Chinese Writing ▶Chinese writing is different. It has no alphabet; instead it consists of

about

50,000

characters.

Each

character does not represent the spoken word; instead it represents an idea. Chinese writing is, therefore, made up of ideographs.

Confucius ►was a Chinese thinker and

social

philosopher,

whose

teachings and philosophy have deeply Korean,

influenced Japanese,

Chinese, and

Vietnamese thought and life.

Two Greatest Chinese Poets ▶Li Po, or Li Tai Po, was one

of

the leading Chinese poets of the eight century. His writings deal with the good things in life and with the

pathos of human destiny.

Two Greatest Chinese Poets Po-Chu-I

was

well-known

Chinese poet who represented the classical

tradition

in

Chinese

literature, politics, and morality. He

was a public official who was inspired

by

conscience.

a

strong

social

Japanese Literature ▶

The Japanese are intensely

proud of their history and take great

care

in

keeping

and

preserving records. In cities there are professional storytellers who earn their livelihood by narrating

legendary and historical tales.

Japanese Written Language ►The written language, therefore, consists mainly of

characters

borrowed

from

the

Chinese,

each

character representing an idea. But there now exists

in

Japan

a

basic

alphabet

forty-seven characters—the Katakana .

of

only

Japanese Literary Works Records of Ancient Matters, is the oldest surviving book in Japan. It is written in Chinese, but it includes numerous Japanese names and phrases.

Japanese Literary Works Nihongi, is the second oldest book of in Japan. It is more elaborate and detailed than the Kojiki. It tells of the early history of Japan in poetry and shows the profound influence of the Chinese.

3 Types of Japanese Drama Noh play-it was a play reserved for nobility, and the audience dressed

themselves

in

ceremonial robes. Legend says that the Noh has its origin in dance and that this dance was invented by the gods.

3 Types of Japanese Drama Puppet play (or doll theater)-the puppets are beautifully made and lifelike in size. The strings are expertly manipulated and the dialogue realistically interpreted.

3 Types of Japanese Drama

Kabuki-it is less intellectual and more realistic, even

sensational.

Japanese Poetry ▶Manyo Shu (collection of myriad leaves)- is the oldest collection of poetry and was compiled in A.D 800.

▶ Haiku- is the most popular Japanese poetry and it is composed of a seventeen-syllable poem.

Philippine Literature ♥Philippine Literature has its roots in the efforts of the United States, which had been engaged in a war with Filipino nationalist

forces

at

the

end

of

the

19th century, to establish in the country a government based on the ideals of

"universality, practicality, and democracy."

Three Periods in Philippine Literature ▶ The Legendary and Epic Age- the literature of this period consisted of magical incantations, myths, legends, and folktales. ▶ The Spanish Occupation- the literature during this period was religious in nature. ▶The American Occupation- the Americans introduced the English language.

African Literature ▶The African works best known in the West from the period of colonization and slave trade. With liberation and increased literacy since most African nations gained their independence in the 50s & 60s.

Rastafarianism ▶Rastafarianism is a religion that was created in the early 1900 hundreds due to the social and poor economic conditions of

the Black

people in

Jamaica. Their unique

hairstyle

know as the "dreadlocks“.

Bob Marley ▶Marley is

regarded by many as a

prophet of the Rastafarian

move-

ment. He is the most widely known performer of

reggae music. was a

Jamaican singer, guitarist, and activist.

song-writer,

La Amistad ►it was originally named Friendship but was renamed after being purchased by a Spaniard. La Amistad

became

a symbol in the movement to abolish slavery after a group of African captives aboard revolted.

Slave Trade ►The history of slavery covers

many different forms of human exploitation

cultures history.

across

many

throughout

human