Mitford, A.B.
Tales of Old Japan: Folklore, Fairy Tales, Ghost Stories and Legends of the Samurai
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780486440620
- author:
- Mitford, A.B.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 293
- Dimensions:
- 14.6 x 1.6 x 21.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Folklore & Mythology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Tales of Old Japan Folklore, Fairy Tales, Ghost Stories and Legends of the Samurai
A collection compiled by one of the first foreign diplomats in Japan, this volume covers a wide range of subjects including ghost stories, fairy tales, folklore, and eyewitness accounts of hara-kiri ceremonies.
Within its pages, you'll find gripping narratives of vampires, samurai, and other fascinating characters, as well as acts of heroism, devotion, ruthlessness, and chivalry that illuminate Japan's culture.
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