Hidenori Jinno

Hidenori Jinno was born in Fukushima. He earned his undergraduate degree in European Philosophy at Waseda University in Tokyo, then went on to graduate study of Japanese Classical Literature, also at Waseda, specializing in The Tale of Genji and other texts from the Heian Period. He completed his PhD in Literature at Waseda in 2001. He is currently a professor at Waseda on the Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

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Invitation to The Tale of Genji: The Foundational Elements of Japanese Culture (edX) EdX
Waseda University,WasedaX

Invitation to The Tale of Genji: The Foundational Elements of Japanese Culture (edX)

Languages & Literature

Embark on a literary journey through 'The Tale of Genji', an 11th-century masterpiece that serves as a window to understanding Japanese culture at its core. This course offers an in-depth exploration of the world's oldest novel, providing you with the tools to appreciate classical literature and the intricate social dynamics of Heian-era Japan.

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