First Edition Thus. 1987. Pantheon Books, NY. Good. Unmarked. Hardcover. Jacket w/ rubbing, edgewear, small edge chips & tears. Boards & binding solid & square w/ corner bump. Black cloth boards w/ quarter red cloth; embossed floral design; silver & gold gilt lettering to spine. Deckled pages. B&W illus. Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library volume. 341 pp. Royall Tyler's anthology presents over two hundred medieval Japanese tales spanning folklore, Buddhist parables, Shinto myths, and historical legends. Ships from the USA, quickly and with care.
SYNOPSIS:This selection of over two hundred tales from medieval Japan includes stories of miracles, visions of hell, jokes, fables, and legends from history. Selected, edited, and translated by Royall Tyler, these Japanese tales capture the spirit of the originals in a lively and colloquial style that effectively conveys their humor, mystery, and timeless wisdom.
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