E-Book, Englisch, EPUB
ISBN: 978-0-231-52630-2
Verlag: Columbia University Press
Format: EPUB
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Out of thousands of setsuwa, Shirane has selected thirty-eight of the most powerful and influential, each of which is briefly introduced. Recounting the exploits of warriors, farmers, priests, and aristocrats, and concerning topics as varied as poetry, violence, power, and sex, these tales reveal the creative origins of a range of literary and dramatic genres, from court tales and travel accounts to no drama and Kabuki. Watson's impeccable translations relay the wit, mystery, and Buddhist sensibility of these protean works, while Shirane's sophisticated analysis illuminates the meaning and context of their compact stories. Capped by an extensive bibliography, this collection fully immerses the reader in the thrilling world of secular and religious tales.
Weitere Infos & Material
Preface and Acknowledgments
A Note on the Translations
Introduction to Anecdotal (Setsuwa) Literature
Record of Miraculous Events in Japan
Tales of Times Now Past
A Collection of Tales from Uji
A Companion in Solitude
A Collection of Things Written and Heard in the Past and Present
Tales of Renunciation
Collection of Sand and Pebbles
Bibliography of Translations and Studies in Western Languages