Japanese Myths & Tales

Epic Tales

Dr Alan Cummings, Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science)

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Flame Tree Publishing
01 December 2019

Myth & legend told as fiction

Series: Gothic Fantasy

rom 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 of the Flame Tree Epic Tales.

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 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 editions of the Flame Tree Epic Tales.

The latest title in Flame Tree's beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.

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Silver foiled, embossed cover, printed on silver paper, matt laminated.

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A gorgeous gift edition packed with the best of horror, and brand new stories.

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Brand new and classic tales, brought together for a satisfying read.

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Illuminating foreword.

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Another title in a series of beautiful editions of short story collections for the modern reader.

Created by: Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science)
Foreword by: Dr Alan Cummings
Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 792g
ISBN: 9781787556836
ISBN 10: 1787556832
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 01 December 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Dr Alan Cummings (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 Haiku: Love, and has contributed to many other books.

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Japanese Myths & Tales

Epic Tales

Dr Alan Cummings, Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science)

$52.99

Hardback

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