Intertextual Intersections in Late Edo-Period Prose Literature

This article aims to reconsider the intertextual relations surrounding Tsubosumire (The Violet in Pot), published 1794 and reprinted at different times with formats titles. On one hand, it seeks stimulate a discussion on how intertextuality is be intended when studying Edo texts, what extent shukō as working tool for literary criticism effective. other while attempting an interpretive reading of ’s intersections, traces yet little explored links between sharebon narrative material manifestations late eighteenth century.