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What are some classic Japanese literature in which User
dogs appear?
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are several works in Japanese classical literature in which dogs appear. Some representative works are listed below.
“The Tale of Genji” – “The Tale of Genji” is a novel written in the 11th century by Murasaki Shikibu. In the story, there are episodes in which dogs appear. For example, in the chapter “Kaoru no Komiya”, the main character Hikaru Genji is involved in various incidents caused by dogs.
“Taketori Monogatari” – “Taketori Monogatari” is a story that is said to have been completed in the 10th century. The dog that the main character, Princess Kaguya, has in her court plays an important role in keeping her secret.
“Heike Monogatari” – “Heike Monogatari” is a story that was completed from the end of the Heian period to the beginning of the Kamakura period. In the stories, dogs appear as a symbol of loyalty and vigilance, and are depicted as serving samurai and monks.
These are just a few examples, and dogs appear in a variety of other classic works of literature. From ancient times to the present day, dogs have been deeply rooted in people’s minds and have played an important role in literature.