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302 search results for “asian literary” in the Library website

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  Jochem van den Boogert Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Irene Hadiprayitno University Lecturer International Studies

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Vera Vinck Study adviser

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Rizal Shidiq University Lecturer, Economies in South and Southeast Asia

  Faculty of Humanities

• Letters

  According to a rough estimate the western manuscripts collections and (private) archives contain some 500,000 letters, of which over 300,000 are catalogued. The letters kept in the University archives are not catalogued; the same holds for most letters kept in the oriental collections. They can be found…

• The Universality of Literature: Giacomo Prampolini, Translator and Mediator Event - 12 June 2026

  Conference

• Newspaper articles (International)

  Leiden’s University Library provides access to a large collection of digital (contemporary) and digitized (historical) newspapers. These newspapers can be found through the library’s catalogue and through the library’s databases. Furthermore, the Dutch National Library offers access to several international…

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  Jos Gommans Professor

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Alicia Schrikker Professor History of the Netherlands in the World

  Faculty of Humanities

• New? Start here!

  We understand that starting a new study program can be quite overwhelming, with all the information coming your way. So, here you'll find just the most important things. Questions? Just ask at the library desk or send us a message!

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  Peter Bisschop Professor

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Maria Dijkgraaf Study adviser/Education coordinator

  Faculty of Humanities

• Experience the Japan collections

  Old maps, beautifully coloured drawings, early photographs, rare books, and even a genuine love letter. Leiden University Libraries (UBL) holds an important and diverse Japan collection. From January through December 2026, we will organize various public activities around the Japan collections.

• Cartographic Collections

  In addition to the Bodel Nijenhuis Collection, the map collections of the former library of the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT), and the map collection of the Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV), the collection of Maps and Atlases includes several smaller sub…

• Chinese Studies

  Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Chinese Studies

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  Esther Edelmann Assistant professor

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Ritanjan Das University lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

• Collections

  The special collections of Leiden University Libraries offer access to worldwide known valuable, rare, and unique materials. The collections are actively complemented and made accessible for research and education.

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  Herman Tieken

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Nils Martin Postdoc

  Faculty of Humanities

• Research suggestions

  The research suggestions below may be suitable for a bachelor's or master's thesis or can be used as additional source material in ongoing research.

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  Aone van Engelenhoven University Lecturer Southeast Asian Linguistics

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Christopher Green University lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Jiyan Ilbrink University Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Maghiel van Crevel Professor

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Jonathan Silk Professor

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Nico Kaptein Professor Emeritus

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Jeroen Wiedenhof University Lecturer Chinese Studies

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Ethan Mark Senior University Lecturer Modern Japanese History

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Lettie Dorst Associate professor

  Faculty of Humanities

• Publications

  Leiden University Libraries (UBL) works together with authors and publishers regularly and supports publication of books about the collections. Publications can be obtained from bookshops or publishers. You can also order publications via email (plaatsing@library.leidenuniv.nl). Please give the following…

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  Ernst van Alphen Professor emeritus

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Nadine Akkerman Professor

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Bo Wang Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Sanne Dokter-Mersch Postdoc

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Andrea Giolai University lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

• Can't find it at UBL

  If an item is not available at Leiden University Libraries (UBL), you can try and obtain it directly from another library, request it using ILL services, or suggest items for purchase.

• Workplaces for researchers

  Are you a researcher looking to intensively use our library collections? Book one of our dedicated workplaces.

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  Krista A. Milne Assistant professor

  Faculty of Humanities

• Religious Studies

  Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in religious studies.

• English Language and Culture

  Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in English language and culture.

• Korean Studies: General Subject Guide

  This Subject Guide is designed to support students of Korean studies at Leiden University in their research process. For every step of the research process, this guide introduces a number of tips and recommended resources. You can find several sub-guides and contacts in the 'quick links' in the tab…

• Japanese Medical Histories

  Kiem-project Japanese Medical Histories

• Giant Robots, Big Ideas - Exploring the World of Mecha in Japanese Animation News - 31 March 2026

  From towering mechanical heroes to city-destroying battles, giant robots have become one of the most iconic images in Japanese animation. On 28 April 2026, Leiden University will host "Giant Robots, Big Ideas", an afternoon event exploring how these spectacular machines reflect deeper questions about…

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  Verena Meyer University lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Svetlana Kharchenkova University lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Ying-ting Wang Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Bram Caers University lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities