Tales of Old Japan by Baron Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford Redesdale
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"Tales of Old Japan" by Baron Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford Redesdale is an anthology published in 1871. This collection presents short stories and firsthand accounts that illuminate Japanese life before the Meiji Restoration. The work blends adapted tales from Japanese sources—including stories of revenge, supernatural creatures, and folk wisdom—with the author's eyewitness observations of traditional ceremonies. From the legendary forty-seven ronins to shape-shifting foxes and grateful cats, these narratives offer Western readers an
introduction to Japanese literature, culture, and ritual practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Redesdale, Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, Baron, 1837-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tales of Old Japan |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_of_Old_Japan |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Sandra Brown, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Folklore -- Japan |
| Subject | Japan -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13015 |
| Release Date | Jul 24, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1307 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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