EPISODE · Feb 21, 2015 · 24 MIN
Episode 90 - Fifty Shades of Wordplay
from History of Japan
In the late 17th century, the popular writer Ihara Saikaku produced literature for mass entertainment and consumption. He became immensely popular, and remains widely read even centuries after his heyday. We'll explore his life, career, and legacy as we ask, "just how did a man making entertainment to pay his bills become one of Japan's most celebrated authors?"
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