Tales of Old Japan - A.B. Mitford

Tales of Old Japan by A. B. Mitford brings together a wide-ranging selection of traditional narratives and historical material. This paperback edition is published by Dover Publications Inc and includes 38 illustrations.

Key details

• Paperback
• 320 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 29 April 2005
• ISBN: 9780486440620
• 38 illustrations

Synopsis

This collection offers an engrossing mix of folklore, fairy tales, ghost stories and legends connected with the samurai, presenting a vivid record of an ancient culture. Within its pages are accounts of revenge and knightly exploits, an eyewitness description of a hara-kiri ceremony, and stories that range from vampires to samurai.

The volume also includes Buddhist sermons and the plots of four No plays, with a particular emphasis on drama and theatre. A considered choice for readers interested in Japanese tradition and classic storytelling.

Rackhams Reference : LK3ADUZL1H