Japanese Legends and Folklore

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Samurai Tales, Ghost Stories, Legends, Fairy Tales and Historical Accounts

By A. B. Mitford and A.B. Mitford

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Japanese Legends and Folklore by A. B. Mitford offers a compelling journey into the enchanting world of traditional Japanese tales. The book showcases a variety of stories, featuring mythical creatures, heroic samurai, and the intricate customs of Japanese society. Through its rich narrative, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural heritage of Japan.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by traditional Japanese stories and cultural insights. This collection offers a rich tapestry of folklore and myths, providing a unique glimpse into the historical narratives that have shaped Japan's cultural heritage. It's perfect for readers interested in exploring the captivating world of Japanese legends and the art of storytelling.

Japanese Legends and Folklore

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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 people, A.B. Mitford—who lived and worked in Japan as a British diplomat—presents tales from a broad cross section of Japanese prose.

Discover more about practically every part of Japanese life—from myth and legend to history and religion.

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Japanese Legends and Folklore by A. B. Mitford is praised as a pioneering work on Japanese culture. The Japan Times highlights it as a seminal book on Japan, while Mainichi Daily News commends it as a valuable introduction to Japanese literature. The Journal of Folklore Research lauds Mitford's enduring observations and accuracy, considering it essential for anyone studying Japanese culture.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9784805315019

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: 31 b&w woodblock prints; 30 stories

Contributors:

Foreword by Michael Dylan Foster

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

A.B. Mitford (Lord Redesdale) was a British author and diplomat. He was attache at the British legation in Edo (Tokyo) at the beginning of Japan's turbulent Meiji Restoration and was witness to Japan's opening to the West. His writings were hugely popular and helped shape the West's understanding of Japanese culture. Michael Dylan Foster is Professor of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Davis. He is the author of The Book of Yokai: Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore (2015), Pandemonium and Parade: Japanese Monsters and the Culture of Yokai (2009), and numerous articles on Japanese folklore, literature and media.

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