Title: The Essential Role of Tanka Poetry in Japanese Literature: Exploring Emotional and Intimate Bonds in “Tales of Ise” and “Pillowbook”

In a summative essay, argue about how and why poetry specifically Tanka poems are an essential part of emotional and intimate bonds and love in Japanese Literature.
Using the texts:
“Tales of Ise”
“Pillowbook”
Focus on “Pining Wind” (within the Atsumori and Pining Wind file)
Must include in text citations
Strong thesis with evidence and explanations to back it up
Double spaced
5 pages

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