Naoshi koriyama (55 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Supernatural tales from the most famous anthology in all of Japanese literature.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Supernatural tales from the most famous anthology in all of Japanese literature.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The most famous work in all of Japanese classical literature, the Konjaku Monogatari Shu is as integral a part of its nation's culture as Canterbury Tales and The Inferno are of ours. In Japanese Tales from Times Past Japanese Tales from Times Past.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The most famous work in all of Japanese classical literature, the Konjaku Monogatari Shu is as integral a part of its nation's culture as Canterbury Tales and The Inferno are of ours. In Japanese Tales from Times Past Japanese Tales from Times Past.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condizione: New. Japanese Tales of Fantasy and Folklore: Ninety Stories about Ghosts, Demons and Other Supernatural Beings from the Konjaku Monogatari. Book.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Japanese Tales from Times Past: Stories of Fantasy and Folklore from the Konjaku Monogatari Shu. Book.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Supernatural tales from the most famous anthology in all of Japanese literature!The Konjaku Monogatari Shu is a collection of tales from Buddhist and popular Japanese folklore that was compiled in the twelfth century. The stories in this book tell of fearsome demons, tengu goblins, kitsune fox spirits, flying hermits and gods who suddenly appear out of nowhere to rescue foolish humans. There are tales of vengeful animals, robbers, bandits and murderers, as well as ordinary people from all walks of life.This volume contains the largest collection of Konjaku Monogatari stories ever translated into English. It presents the low and the high, the humble and the devout, and the flirting, farting and fornicating of everyday men and women.The ninety tales in this book include:A Clerk from Higo Province Escapes from a Demon's Scheme - A man riding his horse to work loses his way. A woman invites him to rest in her house, promising to help him, but the man soon realizes she is a demon, and flees. He hides in a cave, while the demon woman eats his horse. From deep in the cave comes the voice of another demon, and the man prays to Kannon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, to save him. His prayers are heard, the demons release him, and he devouts himself to a life of piety.Empress Somedono Is Abused by a Tengu Goblin - A beautiful empress is plagued by an evil spirit, but an exorcism by a mystical high priest banishes the spirit. Delighted, her father asks the priest to live with them in the palace, but the priest ends up falling in love with the empress. The only way he can live with himself is by taking the form of a tengu goblin and casting a spell over the empress so that she will give in to his demands.A Fox Whose Ball is Returned Repays a Man's Kindness - A sorceress called to exorcise a haunted house discovers the spirit is a kitsune fox. A beautiful white ball materializes, belonging to the kitsune. A samurai, watching the exorcism, takes it. Desperate, the kitsune begs for its ball back, promising to protect the samurai, who reluctantly, agrees. One night, lost in the dark, the samurai calls on the kitsune for help and is guided safely home.…

hardcover. Condizione: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 6-7 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Supernatural tales from the most famous anthology in all of Japanese literature!The Konjaku Monogatari Shu is a collection of tales from Buddhist and popular Japanese folklore that was compiled in the twelfth century. The stories in this book tell of fearsome demons, tengu goblins, kitsune fox spirits, flying hermits and gods who suddenly appear out of nowhere to rescue foolish humans. There are tales of vengeful animals, robbers, bandits and murderers, as well as ordinary people from all walks of life.This volume contains the largest collection of Konjaku Monogatari stories ever translated into English. It presents the low and the high, the humble and the devout, and the flirting, farting and fornicating of everyday men and women.The ninety tales in this book include:A Clerk from Higo Province Escapes from a Demon's Scheme - A man riding his horse to work loses his way. A woman invites him to rest in her house, promising to help him, but the man soon realizes she is a demon, and flees. He hides in a cave, while the demon woman eats his horse. From deep in the cave comes the voice of another demon, and the man prays to Kannon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, to save him. His prayers are heard, the demons release him, and he devouts himself to a life of piety.Empress Somedono Is Abused by a Tengu Goblin - A beautiful empress is plagued by an evil spirit, but an exorcism by a mystical high priest banishes the spirit. Delighted, her father asks the priest to live with them in the palace, but the priest ends up falling in love with the empress. The only way he can live with himself is by taking the form of a tengu goblin and casting a spell over the empress so that she will give in to his demands.A Fox Whose Ball is Returned Repays a Man's Kindness - A sorceress called to exorcise a haunted house discovers the spirit is a kitsune fox. A beautiful white ball materializes, belonging to the kitsune. A samurai, watching the exorcism, takes it. Desperate, the kitsune begs for its ball back, promising to protect the samurai, who reluctantly, agrees. One night, lost in the dark, the samurai calls on the kitsune for help and is guided safely home.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Supernatural tales from the most famous anthology in all of Japanese literature!The Konjaku Monogatari Shu is a collection of tales from Buddhist and popular Japanese folklore that was compiled in the twelfth century. The stories in this book tell of fearsome demons, tengu goblins, kitsune fox spirits, flying hermits and gods who suddenly appear out of nowhere to rescue foolish humans. There are tales of vengeful animals, robbers, bandits and murderers, as well as ordinary people from all walks of life.This volume contains the largest collection of Konjaku Monogatari stories ever translated into English. It presents the low and the high, the humble and the devout, and the flirting, farting and fornicating of everyday men and women.The ninety tales in this book include:A Clerk from Higo Province Escapes from a Demon's Scheme A man riding his horse to work loses his way. A woman invites him to rest in her house, promising to help him, but the man soon realizes she is a demon, and flees. He hides in a cave, while the demon woman eats his horse. From deep in the cave comes the voice of another demon, and the man prays to Kannon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, to save him. His prayers are heard, the demons release him, and he devouts himself to a life of piety.Empress Somedono Is Abused by a Tengu Goblin A beautiful empress is plagued by an evil spirit, but an exorcism by a mystical high priest banishes the spirit. Delighted, her father asks the priest to live with them in the palace, but the priest ends up falling in love with the empress. The only way he can live with himself is by taking the form of a tengu goblin and casting a spell over the empress so that she will give in to his demands.A Fox Whose Ball is Returned Repays a Man's Kindness A sorceress called to exorcise a haunted house discovers the spirit is a kitsune fox. A beautiful white ball materializes, belonging to the kitsune. A samurai, watching the exorcism, takes it. Desperate, the kitsune begs for its ball back, promising to protect the samurai, who reluctantly, agrees. One night, lost in the dark, the samurai calls on the kitsune for help and is guided safely home. Supernatural tales from the most famous anthology in all of Japanese literature! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The most famous work in all of Japanese classical literature, the KonjakuMonogatari Shu is as integral a part of its nation's culture as Canterbury Talesand The Inferno are of ours. In Japanese Tales from Times Past, the editors andtranslators have winnowed down this massive cycle of traditional folklore fromthe original's 1,039 stories to ninety powerfully entertaining tales that are widelyregarded as literary masterpieces of lasting interest to both general and scholarlyreaders. These stories are filled with keen psychological insights, wry sarcasm, andscarcely veiled criticisms of the clergy, nobles, and peasants alike, suggestingthat there are, among all classes and peoples, similar failings of pride, vanity,superstition and greed-as well as aspirations toward higher moral goals.Japanese Tales from Times Past marks the first time such a large selection hasbeen translated and published for an English-reading audience. In theirenlightening introduction, the editors highlight how many of the era's mostpressing social concerns-including the teaching of Buddhism, attitudes towardenvironmental ecology, and feminism-are still deeply relevant today. The most famous work in all of Japanese classical literature, the KonjakuMonogatari Shu is as integral a part of its nation's culture as Canterbury Talesand The Inferno are of ours. In Japanese Tales from Times Past Japanese Tales from Times Past Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

hardcover. Condizione: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

paperback. Condizione: Acceptable. Please see the condition note after this for details, if this is missing please consider Acceptable to mean poor quality that could include major staining, water damage, writing, missing dustjacket, etc etc. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

Paperbound. Condizione: Fine. First Prinitng. xxii, 244 pages plus index.

Condizione: new.

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. Second Printing, Inscribed by the author; "For Professor Low, August 1967, Naoshi Koriyama". Fine Condition. Thin 12mo, Grey stiff wraps. Contains 28 poems. 40 pgs. Nice copy. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 288 pages. 8.25x5.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 288 pages. 8.00x5.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

hardcover. Condizione: New. Special order direct from the distributor.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. VG green pictorial softcover. 1989. SIGNED/Inscribed by AUTHOR on title page. Pages all clean/unmarked. LIght fading to cover edges - other wise clean/solid. 80 pp. Poetry. Inscribed by Author(s).

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.