Supernatural Tales from Japan (eBook)

Ghosts, Goblins, Demons and Magic

Lafcadio Hearn, Yei Theodora Ozaki (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
160 Seiten
Tuttle Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-4629-2511-7 (ISBN)

Infos

Eerie tales of Japanese goblins, ghosts and magicbeautifully illustrated in a deluxe collector's edition!This collection of fifteen chilling tales brings to life a world where the supernatural and earthly realms are seamlessly intertwined. The ghosts, goblins and magical creatures in its pages are by turns mischievous, terrifying, protective and tender. Included in this anthology are:The Badger Haunted Temple: A brazen group of friends attempts to rid a temple of a gluttonous, shape-shifting goblin who has taken up residence thereA Cherry Flower Idyll: A young man falls in love with the ethereal spirit of a cherry blossom tree and vows to find her in the mortal worldThe Story of Mimi Nashi Hoichi: A blind bard is summoned to recite the tale of a famous battle to the ghosts of its victims, only to find that his own life is at riskAnd twelve other supernatural tales, including several that rarely appear in English!Passed down through generations, these classic tales are beautifully retold by Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, two great interpreters of Japanese folk traditions. This volume features a deluxe hardcover binding and sixteen all new, full-color illustrations by contemporary Japanese yokai artist Sakyu. It will be treasured by fans of yokai and Japanese culture, as well as anyone who enjoys a good ghost story.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.10.2024
• Illustrationen: Sakyu
• Zusatzinfo: 15 stories, each with an original full-color illustration
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 190 x 190 mm
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• Schlagworte: lafcadio hearn japanese ghost yokai stories mythology legend spooky traditional japan art collectible embossed spirit magical creature history folklore origin legend culture manga anime yurei yamishibai oni ogre paranormal illustrated collector
• ISBN-10: 1-4629-2511-1 / 1462925111
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4629-2511-7 / 9781462925117