THE DEVELOPMENT OF LITERARY GENRES AND THE AESTHETIC PRINCIPLE OF MONO NO AWARE IN THE HEIAN PERIOD
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Heian period, Mono no aware, Sei Shonagon, Makura no Soshi, Monogatari, Japanese diary literature (nikki), Aesthetic perception, Literary genres.Abstract
The Heian period (794–1185) represents a formative era in Japanese literature, marked by the emergence and development of distinct literary genres such as monogatari (narrative tales) and nikki (diaries), which combined prose with poetry. Central to the aesthetics of this period is the concept of mono no aware, often translated as “the poignancy of things,” which expresses a sensitivity to the transience of life and the subtle beauty inherent in impermanence. This study examines the manifestation of mono no aware in Sei Shonagon’s Makura no Soshi (The Pillow Book) and situates it within the broader literary and cultural context of the Heian period. By analyzing narrative techniques, thematic structures, and the interplay between observation, emotion, and poetic expression, the research highlights how mono no aware informs both literary form and aesthetic perception. The work also explores the role of female authors in shaping the diary genre and contributing to the expression of emotional and lyrical sensibilities in Heian literature. Ultimately, the study demonstrates that mono no aware is not only a defining aesthetic of the Heian period but also a central principle that shaped the trajectory of Japanese literary tradition.
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