People Who Died in 1801
Motoori Norinaga
Japanese poet and scholar of Kokugaku
Born
June 21st, 1730 294 years ago
Died
1801 224 years ago — 71 years old
A prominent scholar in the Kokugaku movement, contributed significantly to the study of classical Japanese literature and culture. Focused on the interpretation of ancient texts, particularly the 'Tale of Genji' and other classical works. Advocated for the study of Japanese language and literature as a means of understanding national identity. His analysis highlighted the importance of emotion and aesthetics in classical literature, influencing later generations of scholars and poets.
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