Fundamental study on picture books and illustrated texts during the Edo period with a focus on Poetic Collections

2022 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 19K00340
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Review Section: Basic Section 02010:Japanese literature-related
• Research Institution: National Institute of Japanese Literature
• Principal Investigator: KANSAKU Ken'ichi 国文学研究資料館, 研究部, 教授 (30267893)
• Project Period (FY): 2019-04-01 – 2023-03-31
• Keywords: 和歌絵本 / 歌書刊本 / 絵本 / 絵入本

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Despite the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, I conducted a preliminary study on picture books / illustrated books of poetryas initially planned. Although some of the research was based on digital data, and certain titles remained unseen due to various reasons, I could collect a diverse range of classical poetry. I believe that I now have a comprehensive overview of the entire collection of illustrated poetry books. Based on this foundational data, I will expand this study into a more comprehensive exploration of illustrated books in the Edo period.
Furthermore, I had the opportunity to present my research at the Workshop of the Classical Books. Additionally, it is worth noting that I achieved a strong international presence, including delivering panel presentations at international conferences such as EAJS, as well as publishing an English paper, all while maintaining a focus on global perspectives.

Free Research Field

日本文学

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

既にこれまでに高度な達成を見せてきた江戸の絵本・絵入本研究に、今般新たに歌書の領域をカバーすることによって、より全円的な江戸の絵本・絵入本研究を推進してゆくための基盤を提供できたことは大きな達成であった。絵本と絵入本は国外での注目度も高いため、国際性を強く意識した研究成果を出せたことにも高い学術的意義があると認識している。
また、折々の読売新聞への寄稿や、月刊誌『俳句四季』（東京四季出版）誌上での連載なども、社会的意義の高い研究成果である。