Tales of Old Japan (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161365757)

Tales of Old Japan is a collection of traditional Japanese stories compiled by A. B. Mitford in the late 19th century. The book includes a variety of tales, including ghost stories, legends, and historical accounts. The stories cover a range of subjects, from samurai warriors and courtiers to supernatural creatures and mythical beasts. The book provides a glimpse into Japanese culture and folklore, offering readers a fascinating insight into the country's rich history and traditions. The tales are beautifully written and provide a vivid picture of life in Japan during the time they were written. Overall, Tales of Old Japan is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese culture, history, and storytelling.1893. The author relates in English various Japanese tales, providing with it commentary on Japanese society and culture. Contents: 47 Ronins; Loves of Gompachi and Komurasaki; Kazuma's revenge; Story of the Otokodate of Yedo; Wonderful adventures of Funakoshi Jiuyemon; Eta maiden and the Hatamoto; Fairy tales; Ghost of Sakura; How Tajima Shume was tormented by a devil of his own creation; Concerning certain superstitions; Japanese sermons; Appendices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: A. B. Mitford
ISBN-10: 1161365753
ISBN-13: 9781161365757
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 460
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.96lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.00d