Reviews
It was a good opportunity to understand "Japan" and "Japanese people," our close yet distant neighbors.
It is said that *The Chrysanthemum and the Sword* was originally intended as a report to understand Japanese culture rather than a work of literature. The author analyzes the formation process of this unfamiliar Eastern culture through historical materials, and as one reads, there are many aspects that resonate deeply. Even now, after all this time, it seems to be very helpful in understanding Japan.
Song Hoeseok: Why? Ruth Benedict, The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
The humanities classics educational comic book *Why Ruth Benedict: The Chrysanthemum and the Sword*. We have newly reconstructed selected classics that serve as opportunities for morality, justice, community spirit, and self-reflection—all essential for a righteous life. Experts in the field have summarized the core content of humanities classics across various themes to suit the students' level, while also covering the brief biographies of the original authors and the historical context of the time of writing. By condensing the key points of the vast original texts and combining them with comic storytelling, children can enjoy reading activities without feeling overwhelmed. The story depicts the journey of Princess Umji from the "Book Fairy Kingdom" as she meets Kkomji from the human world and comes to understand *The Chrysanthemum and the Sword*. By following the intriguing events, readers can gain insight into the thoughts of the Japanese people of that era. Furthermore, it explains in an easy-to-understand manner how to view other cultures and introduces necessary learning information in accordance with the progression of the story.
Korean title: Why? 루스 베네딕트 국화와 칼
Korean author: 송회석
Korean publisher: 예림당
ISBN-13: 9788930201599
Reviews
It was a good opportunity to understand "Japan" and "Japanese people," our close yet distant neighbors.
It is said that *The Chrysanthemum and the Sword* was originally intended as a report to understand Japanese culture rather than a work of literature. The author analyzes the formation process of this unfamiliar Eastern culture through historical materials, and as one reads, there are many aspects that resonate deeply. Even now, after all this time, it seems to be very helpful in understanding Japan.
