Legends of Tono

This is an exciting new book that for the first time combines rich biographical information on the founder of Japanese folklore studies, Kunio Yanagita, with a superb updated translation of his literary classic, The Legends of Tono (1910). This marvelous translation of a Japanese literary and folklore classic, reflecting thirty-five years of research and scholarship, is filled with enthralling tales that bring alive Japan's rich traditional heritage.

Author: Kunio Yanagita
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 09/01/2008
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.7lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780739127674
100th Anniversary Edition