Japanese Myths & Tales - (Gothic Fantasy) (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>From the creation myth of Izanagi and Izanami designed to explain the origins of the island of Japan, to the hundreds of kami (gods or spirits) and monsters, Japanese legends tell the story of the land, the nation, the people and the divine heritage of the emperors of Japan. A new hardcover edition in the Flame Tree Epic Tales series.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>From the creation myth of Izanagi and Izanami designed to explain the origins of the island of Japan, to the hundreds of <i>kami</i> (gods or spirits) and monsters populating the tales, Japanese legends tell the story of the land, the nation, the people and the divine heritage of the emperors of Japan. Often bloody and fantastic, the tales are a powerful, rewarding read, gathered together in the gorgeous, deluxe hardcover binding of the Flame Tree Epic Tales series. <p/>The latest title in Flame Tree's beautiful, comprehensive series of <b>Gothic Fantasy</b> titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Dr Alan Cummings</b> (foreword) is Associate Head of the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at SOAS. He teaches Japanese and courses on Japanese literature, drama and culture. He has published a collection of haiku from the 1600s to the present day, called <i>Haiku: Love</i>, and has contributed to many other books.
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