| Descript |
xv, 240 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
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"First Tuttle edition, 1971"--Title page verso |
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Kwaidan: The story of Mimi-nashi-Hōïchi. Oshidori. The story of O-Tei. Ubazakura. Diplomacy. Of a mirror and a bell. Jikininki. Mujina. Rokuro-kubi. A dead secret. Yuki-onna. The story of Aoyagi. Jiuroku-zakura. The dream of Akinosuké. Riki-baka. Himawari. Hōrai.--Insect-studies: Butterflies. Mosquitoes. Ants |
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"Kwaidan translates from the Japanese as weird tales, which perfectly describes these haunting stories. This collection of supernatural tales includes a musician called upon to perform for the dead, man-eating goblins, and insects who uncannily mimic human behavior." -- Provided by publisher |
| Subject |
Manners and customs.
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Japan -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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Japan
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Fiction.
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Romaner
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| Classmark |
813/.4
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| ISBN/ISSN |
0804836620 |
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9780804836623 |
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