Chuko Bungakukai Award
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Edition 0 (1996) award
Masahiko Takeuchi
たけうち まさひこ
Takeuchi Masahiko
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1963-01-01 （Nagano Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Japanese literature scholar, Professor
- Active Years
- 1986-
- Affiliations
- Gunma Prefectural Women's University, Faculty of Letters, Ferris University, Faculty of Letters, Kokugakuin University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Japanese Literature
- Memberships
- Chūko Bungakukai, National Association of University Japanese Language and Literature, The Japanese Literature Association, Diary Literature Society, Kokugakuin University Japanese Literature Society
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagano Prefectural Nagano High School | — | — | — | 1979-1982 | Japan |
| Kokugakuin University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Japanese Literature | Faculty of Letters | Department of Japanese Literature | 学士（文学） | 1982-1986 | Japan |
| Kokugakuin University Graduate School, Graduate School of Letters | Graduate School of Letters | — | 修士（文学） | 1986-1988 | Japan |
Nagano Prefectural Nagano High School
Period:
1979-1982
Year of Graduation:
1982
Country:
Japan
High school diploma
Kokugakuin University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Japanese Literature
Faculty of Letters
/ Department of Japanese Literature
Degree:
学士（文学）
Period:
1982-1986
Year of Graduation:
1986
Country:
Japan
Undergraduate degree (BA in Literature)
Kokugakuin University Graduate School, Graduate School of Letters
Graduate School of Letters
Degree:
修士（文学）
Period:
1986-1988
Year of Graduation:
1988
Country:
Japan
Completed the first stage of doctoral program (equivalent to master's)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Chūko Bungakukai Prize | — | — | Chūko Bungakukai (Medieval Japanese Literature Society) | winner |
Chūko Bungakukai Prize
1996
Organization:
Chūko Bungakukai (Medieval Japanese Literature Society)
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
On the Genesis of The Tale of Genji: The Horizon of the Akashi Clan Stories
2007 Scholarly study (Classical Japanese literature)A scholarly study discussing the development of The Tale of Genji and the placement of the Akashi clan narratives within it.
Genji studiesFormation history of narratives
The Tale of Genji You Can Review in Two Hours
2017 Introductory bookA concise guide that lets readers review the plot and main characters of The Tale of Genji in a short time.
IntroductionCommentary
The Manifestation of The Tale of Genji
2022 Scholarly studyA study examining the reception and manifestations of The Tale of Genji.
Reception historyTextual studies
Bibliography
- On the Genesis of The Tale of Genji: The Horizon of the Akashi Clan Stories (Shintensha, 2007)
- The Tale of Genji You Can Review in Two Hours (Daiwa Shobo / Daiwa Bunko, 2017)
- The Manifestation of The Tale of Genji (Musashino Shoin, 2022)
- Illustrated Guide: The Tale of Genji Explained with Summaries and Maps (editorial supervisor, Seishun Publishing, 2018)
- Encyclopedia of The Tale of Genji (co-editor, 2002)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Scholarly and clear expositionDetailed commentary on classical texts with historical analysis
- Recurring Motifs
- Scenes and lineages in The Tale of GenjiExamination of narrative formation processes
Legacy
A scholar contributing to medieval Japanese literature studies, especially Genji research; notable for contributions in both education and scholarship, with extensive experience supervising university-level research.
Academic Societies
- Chūko Bungakukai
- National Association of University Japanese Language and Literature
- Japanese Literature Association
- Diary Literature Society
- Kokugakuin University Japanese Literature Society
Trivia
- A scholar of Japanese literature from Nagano Prefecture, specializing in The Tale of Genji and medieval literature.
- Received the Chūko Bungakukai Prize in 1996.
- Has taught at Gunma Prefectural Women's University and Ferris University, and is a professor at Kokugakuin University.