Věnceslava Hrdličková Livres

20 Japanese folk tales about a judge named Ooka; a real person who lived in Japan during the Edo Period (1615-1868). Although the country was very peaceful, the Shoguns of the Tokugawa family ruled with an iron hand. In this atmosphere of oppression and cruelty people found consolation in stories and fairy tales in which wisdom and justice always overcame evil and tyranny. They expressed the people's longing and hopes for a dignified life without fear, and that is whrer the stories aoubt Judge Ooka belong.

Stručné pojednání o vzniku a pěstování bonsaí

This volume offers a comprehensive examination of Chinese verbal art, highlighting its dynamic and evolving character. Drawing on a curated selection of English-language studies by the distinguished sinologist and Japanologist Venceslava Hrdličková, the book traces the evolution of Chinese storytelling from Buddhist sutra recitations in temple halls to the emergence of written popular booklets. The analysis explores the cultural transformations shaping this art form, its structural features, narrative techniques, the training of storytellers, and the relationship between established tradition and individual creativity. Together, these perspectives position Chinese storytelling as a dynamic expressive form situated at the intersection of religious practice, community performance, and literary culture.