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This research explores how forests and mountains serve as figurative spaces in Ōe Kenzaburō's literature to reflect on historical and cultural themes.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Between History and Heritage : Forests and Mountains as a Figurative Space for Revitalizing the Past in the Works of Ōe Kenzaburō

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This research explores how forests and mountains serve as figurative spaces in Ōe Kenzaburō's literature to reflect on historical and cultural themes.
Literary analysis of Ōe Kenzaburō's works
Exploration of cultural and historical contexts
Comparison with Nordic perspectives on heritage
Identified significant themes of identity and memory in natural landscapes
Demonstrated the role of cultural heritage in literature
Highlighted the impact of geographical context on narrative structure

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Rethinking cultural heritage in Japanese literature, this study highlights historical narratives in Nordic contexts.

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Rethinking "Japanese Studies" from Practices in the Nordic Region, The university of Copenhagen, 22-24 August 2012

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Auestad Reiko Abe (2014) studied this question.

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Rethinking cultural heritage in Japanese literature, this study highlights historical narratives in Nordic contexts.

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Rethinking "Japanese Studies" from Practices in the Nordic Region, The university of Copenhagen, 22-24 August 2012

Between History and Heritage : Forests and Mountains as a Figurative Space for Revitalizing the Past in the Works of Ōe Kenzaburō

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Between History and Heritage : Forests and Mountains as a Figurative Space for Revitalizing the Past in the Works of Ōe Kenzaburō

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