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Japanese Legends and Folklore: Samurai Tales, Ghost Stories, Legends, Fairy Myths Historical Accounts
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Japanese Legends and Folklore: Samurai Tales, Ghost Stories, Legends, Fairy Myths Historical Accounts
Current price: $14.99
Barnes and Noble
Japanese Legends and Folklore: Samurai Tales, Ghost Stories, Legends, Fairy Myths Historical Accounts
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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. Mitfordwho lived and worked in Japan as a British diplomatpresents a broad cross section of tales from many Japanese sources. Discover more about practically every aspect of Japanese lifefrom myths and legends to society and religion.
Thirty-one reproductions of woodblock prints bring the classic tales and essays to life. These influential stories helped shape the West's understanding of Japanese culture. A new foreword by Professor Michael Dylan Foster sheds light on the book's importance as a groundbreaking work of Japanese folklore, literature and history.