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:
- Anyone interested in Japan's history and culture studies
- Collectors of illustrated classics or artfully designed books
- Readers who enjoy timeless stories, from the fairy tales of the
Brothers Grimm to Egyptian mythology to Greek classics
- Adding to the shelf alongside Stephen Fry's Greek Mythology trilogy
(Mythos, Heroes, Troy), Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology, or
Madeline Miller's Circe and Song of Achilles
