Legends of Tono

Name: Legends of Tono
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ISBN: 9780739127674

ISBN-10: 0739127675

ISBN-13: 9780739127674

Edition: 100th 2008 (Anniversary)

Authors: Kunio Yanagita, Ronald A. Morse

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"This short literary and folklore classic, which has captivated Japan for a century, provides a powerful glimpse into the Japanese psyche and spirit. In 1910, when Kunio Yanagita (1875-1962) wrote and published The Legends of Tono, he had no idea that one hundred years later his book would still have such a significant impact. Now this new and expanded translation, retaining the original's great understanding of Japanese language, history, and lore, will make this literary classic available to new generations of readers. Yanagita is best remembered as the founder of Japanese folklore studies, and Ronald A. Morse, the translator, transcends time to bring the reader a guide to Tono, Yanagita,…

Book details

List price: $62.00
Edition: 100th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/18/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 120
Size: 6.38" wide x 9.48" long x 0.60" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English

KUNIO YANAGIGTA (1875-1962) is recognized as the founder of folklore studies in Japan. His work in the field comprises some one hundred books and over a thousand articles, including both collections of Japanese folktales and distinguished scholarly works.



Preface to the 100th Anniversary Edition



Foreword to the 1975 Edition



Introduction



The Legends of Tono



Preface


Legends of Tono


Topical Index


Guide to English Language Writing on Kunio Yanagita and the Legends of Tono