Literary Sphere

Japanese Literature MCQs for UGC NET English Japanese Literature MCQs for UGC NET English 1. Which of the following is considered the world's first novel? A. The Tale of the Heike B. The Pillow Book C. The Tale of Genji D. Essays in Idleness Answer: C. The Tale of Genji Written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century, The Tale of Genji is widely recognized as the world's first psychological novel, predating European novels by several centuries. 2. The concept of "mono no aware" refers to: A. The beauty of imperfection B. The pathos of things C. The warrior code D. Zen enlightenment Answer: B. The pathos of things "Mono no aware" (...