8 April, 2016 - 16:48
ancient-origins
Tales of Old Japan: Folklore, Fairy Tales, Ghost Stories and Legends of the Samurai
ISBN-10:
0486440621
Compiled by one of the first foreign diplomats in Japan, this famous collection of classic tales covers an engrossing array of subjects: ghost stories, fairy tales, folklore, a fascinating eyewitness account of a hara-kiri ceremony, and gripping narratives of vampires and samurai. A treasury of information on Japanese locales, customs, and characters, this volume delights as it entertains, chronicling acts of heroism, devotion, ruthlessness, and chivalry that illuminate the island nation's culture.
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