Description
| Product ID: | 9781452174464 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CN |
| Title: | Tales of Japan |
| Subtitle: | Traditional Stories of Monsters and Magic |
| Authors: | Author: Kotaro Chiba |
| Page Count: | 176 |
| Subjects: | Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology), Folklore, myths & legends, Japan |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Traditional Japanese folktales come to life alongside contemporary illustration in this luxurious edition. A deluxe volume of 15 Japanese folk tales that is sure to impress any fan of cultural and mythological literature with impactful and stunning illustrations by contemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba. A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king. This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folk tales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic. POPULAR SERIES: Designed for diehard fairy tale and folklore lovers, the Tales series gives new life to traditional stories. In addition to Tales of Japan, discover Ghostly Tales, Nordic Tales, Celtic Tales, Tales of India, Tales of East Africa, and more. BEAUTIFUL GIFT: With its bold hardcover design, a satin ribbon page marker, and a striking full-page illustration for each story, Tales of Japan makes an impressive gift. Perfect for fans of fairy tales, ghost stories, Greek mythology, Roman mythology, Chinese mythology, Celtic mythology, and folklore and cultural studies from around the globe. READERS LOVE IT: With hundreds of 5-star ratings, reviewers rave that this "absolutely delightful collection of traditional Japanese folktales" is "a must-have for folklore fans." Perfect for:
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| Imprint Name: | Chronicle Books |
| Publisher Name: | Chronicle Books |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-04-23 |
