Fundamental research of literature in Buddhist nunneries during Early Modern period - Focusing on Receiving the Tale of Genji-

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 16H07346
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up
• Allocation Type: Single-year Grants
• Research Field: Japanese literature
• Research Institution: Osaka Institute of Technology
• Principal Investigator: YOKOYAMA Eri 大阪工業大学, 情報科学部, 講師 (70781425)
• Project Period (FY): 2016-08-26 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: 尼門跡 / 源氏物語享受 / 曇華院 / 法華寺 / 絵巻 / なよ竹物語 / 七草絵巻 / 恋路ゆかしき大将

Outline of Final Research Achievements

I investigated to clarify the actual condition of enjoying stories in Buddhist nunneries through analysis of the transfiguration of female statues focusing on receiving the Tale of Genji-. I tried to elucidate the actual situation how Emperor of the modern era involved to the productions of Buddihist nunneries. On the other hand, I analyzed the productions written by nun focusing on receiving the Tale of Genji and Buddhist beliefs. I tried to rethink the productions of Buddhist nunneries from viewpoint of the producer,copier and recipient.

Free Research Field

人文学