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Primitive & Mediaeval Japanese Texts: Transliterated into Roman with introductions, notes and glossaries
by F. Victor Dickins
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Can I read Primitive & Mediaeval Japanese Texts: Transliterated into Roman with introductions, notes and glossaries in English as a learner?
Yes — read Primitive & Mediaeval Japanese Texts: Transliterated into Roman with introductions, notes and glossaries by F. Victor Dickins in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C2. Start with a free sample.
- CEFR level
- C2
- Length
- 16 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
Explore early Japanese culture through romanized texts of ancient poetry, medieval tales, and theatrical works, accompanied by detailed notes and glossaries to unlock the language and literary charm of Japan’s earliest anthologies and miracle-plays.
What's inside
Contents
16 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.
The reading experience
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Tap to translate
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Save & practise
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Audio narration
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Progress tracking
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