How did the Tale of Genji, written during the Heian period, demonstrate the complex cultural exchange between China and Japan that characterized East Asian literary traditions through the 14th century?
Written in Japanese script while employing Chinese aesthetics
Focused exclusively on Japanese themes to resist influence
Directly translated from Chinese to promote cultural unity
Authored collaboratively by Chinese and Japanese scholars
Verified for the 2025 AP World History: Modern exam•Citation:
Eric Beckman
Melissa Longnecker
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