An engrossing array of stories, this entertaining volume chronicles an ancient culture. The book provides grisly accounts of revenge and knightly exploits, a fascinating eyewitness account of a hara-kiri ceremony, tales of vampires and samurai, Buddhist sermons, and the plots of four No plays. 38 il
Japanese Legends and Folklore: Samurai Tales, Ghost Stories, Legends, Fairy Tales, Myths and Historical Accounts
✍ Scribed by Foster, Michael Dylan;Mitford, Algernon Bertram
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Year
- 2019
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
✦ Synopsis
Blank Page; Blank Page;"Japanese Legends and Folklore invites English speakers into the intriguing world of Japanese folktales, ghost stories and historical eyewitness accounts. With a fascinating selection of stories about Japanese culture and history, A.B. Mitford--who lived and worked in Japan as a British diplomat--presents a broad cross section of tales from many Japanese sources. Discover more about practically every aspect of Japanese life--from myths and legends to society and religion."--Amazon.com.
✦ Table of Contents
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✦ Subjects
Folk literature, Japanese;Folklore;Folklore--Japan;Manners and customs;SOCIAL SCIENCE--Folklore & Mythology;;Folklore -- Japan;Japan -- Social life and customs;SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Folklore & Mythology;Japan
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