Download or read book Japan in History Folk Lore and Art Classic Reprint written by William Elliot Griffis and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-18 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Japan in History, Folk Lore and Art No writer on Japan can fail to acknowledge deep obligations to that noble band of English students, Messrs. Satow, Aston, and Chamberlain. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Legend in Japanese Art written by Henri L. Joly and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Ancient Tales and Folk lore of Japan written by Richard Gordon Smith and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Ancient Tales and Folklore of Japan Classic Reprint written by Richard Gordon Smith and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-06-13 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Ancient Tales and Folklore of Japan To my faithful interpreter Yuki Egawa also are due my thanks for continual efforts to find what Iwanted; and to many Japanese peasants and fishermen, whose good nature, kindness, and hospitality have endeared them to me for ever. Well is it that they, so worthy a people, have so worthy a Sovereign. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Japan in History Folk Lore and Art written by William Elliot Griffis and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-23 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Japan in History, Folk Lore and Art When, in 1895, Formosa became part of their empire, the Japanese found a peak higher than Fuji; so they named it Niitaka, the New High Mountain. War with China over, a greater task confronted them. Now that their public school army has defeated the illiterate Russians, there rises a still higher national ideal. Like Niitaka, it is within. This new edition tells the story of Japan's momentum and achievement to date. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Mythological Japan written by Alexander F. Otto and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-11 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Mythological Japan: Or the Symbolisms of Mythology in Relation to Japanese Art The instinctive desire to know the innermost meaning of things has always been an important quality in the mind of man, a quality particularly worthy in connection with the interesting lore of the East, where myths have ever held a sacred place. From the first, the decoration of the ornamental wares of Dai Nippon have represented all the symbols sacred to Orientals, the purer porcelains often bearing the seal names of royalty. De lightfully poetic representations of the thoughts and beliefs, events both mythical and real, Nature's foliage and flora, and a great deal more that absorbs the Japanese mind. Become willing captives in the hands of the clever artisans of Japan. The underlying motive in this inspired labor - to do homage to their beloved mythology - is apparent in all their works. While collectors the world over revel in the magnificent color ings and forms of Japan's art objects, it is the mysterious and the mythical in their composition that most charms and captivates. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Nihongi Vol 1 written by William George Aston and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-23 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Nihongi, Vol. 1: Chronicles of Japan From the Earliest Times to A. D. 697 But enough has been said of the defects of the The above strictures apply almost exclusively to the earlier half of the work, and they must not be allowed to blind us to the fact that it after all presents a very full and varied picture of the civilization, manners and customs. And political, moral, and religious ideas of the ancient Japanese. Even the large untrue element which it contains is not without its value. Bad history may be good mythology or folk-lore, and state ments the most wildly at variance with fact often throw a useful light on the beliefs or institutions of the age when they became current. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Japanese Fairy World written by William Elliot Griffis and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-19 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Japanese Fairy World: Stories From the Wonder-Lore of Japan The thirty-four stories included within this volume do not illustrate the bloody, revengeful or licentious elements, with which Japanese popular, and juvenile literature is saturated. These have been carefully avoided. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Legend in Japanese Art written by Henri L. Joly and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-28 with total page 723 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardcover reprint of the original 1908 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Joly, Henri L. Legend In Japanese Art; A Description Of Historical Episodes, Legendary Characters, Folk-Lore Myths, Religious Symbolism. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Joly, Henri L. Legend In Japanese Art; A Description Of Historical Episodes, Legendary Characters, Folk-Lore Myths, Religious Symbolism, . London; New York: John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1908. Subject: Art, Japanese

Download or read book Legend in Japanese Art A Description of Historical Episodes Legendary Characters Folk Lore Myths Religious Symbolism Illustrated in the written by Henri L. Joly and published by Franklin Classics Trade Press. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Tales of Japan written by Chronicle Books and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king. This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic. • Striking illustrations by contemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba • Special gift edition features an embossed, textured case with metallic gold ink, and a satin ribbon page marker • Part of the popular Tales series, featuring Nordic Tales, Celtic Tales, Tales of India, and Tales of East Africa Fans of Ghostly Tales, and Japanese Notebooks will love this book. This book is ideal for: • Fans of fairytales, folklore, ghost stories, Greek mythology, roman mythology, Chinese mythology, and Celtic mythology • Anyone interested in Japan's history books and culture studies • People of Japanese heritage • Collectors of illustrated classics

Download or read book Japanese Treasure Tales Classic Reprint written by Kumasaku Tomita and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Japanese Treasure Tales Ever since I first came to England some six or seven years ago, I have had many enquiries for explanations of the incidents which occur so frequently in the art treasures of Japan, and also as to any English work in which the stories thus illustrated may be found. Such a book I have unfortunately not been able to name, the majority of English books on Japan being devoted to fairy tales, history or reviews of Japanese matters and general accounts of Japanese travels. I then formed the intention of endeavouring myself to produce such a book, and on consulting my colleague, Mr. Lee, he not only cordially approved of my design but Offered to assist me in every way possible towards its execution, and the present little volume is the result. In its preparation many unlooked for difficulties arose, such as, a scarcity of original Japanese authorities on some of the subjects; a difficulty in finding suitable treasures with which to illustrate some Of the stories; and others whichit is needless to specify. The tales, such as they are, are all constructed from the best available Japanese authorities, in most cases much of the original which is of the nature of mere padding is omitted; and, in conclusion, the little work is not intended for the serious study of historians or philosophers, but is merely a humble contribution towards a know ledge of Japanese art, such as may, it is hoped, appeal to admirers Of the same. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era Classic Reprint written by Frank Brinkley and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-23 with total page 842 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era It is trite to remark that if you wish to know really any people, it is neces sary to have a thorough knowledge of their history, including their mythology, legends and folk-lore: customs, habits and traits of character, which to a superficial observer of a different nationality or race may seem odd and strange, sometimes even utterly subversive of ordinary ideas of morality, but which can be explained and will appear quite reasonable when they are traced back to their origin. The sudden rise of the Japanese nation from an insignificant position to a foremost rank in thercomitynof nations has startled the world. Except in the case of very, few who had-studied us intimately, we were a people but little raised above barbarism trying to imitate Western civilisation without any capacity for reallyassimilating-pr adapting it. At first, it was supposed that we had somehow undergone a sudden transformation, but it was gradually perceived that such could not-be. And was not the case; and a crop of books on Japan and the Japanese, deep and superficial, serious and fantastic, interest ing and otherwise, has been put forth for the benefit of those who were curious to know the reason of this strange phenomenon. But among so many books, there has not yet been, so far as I know, a history of Japan, although a study of its history was most essential for the proper understanding of many of the problems relating to the Japanese people, such as the relation of the Imperial dynasty to the people, the family system, the position of Buddhism, the influence of the Chinese philosophy, etc. A history of Japan of moderate size has indeed long been a desideratum; that it was not forthcoming was no doubt due to the want of a proper person to undertake such a work. Now just the right man has been found in the author of the present work, who, an Englishman by birth, is almost Japanese in his understanding of, and sympathy with, the Japanese people. It would indeed be difficult to find any one better fitted for the task by no means an easy one of presenting the general features of Japanese history to Western readers, in a compact and intelligible form, and at the same time in general harmony with the Japanese feeling. The Western public and Japan are alike to be congratulated on the production of the present work. I may say this without any fear of reproach for self-praise, for although my name is men tioned in the title-page, my share is very slight, consisting merely in general advice and in a few suggestions on some special points. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Japan and Her People Vol 2 of 2 Classic Reprint written by Anna C. Hartshorne and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-24 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Japan and Her People, Vol. 2 of 2 Professor chamberlain, writing of Ainu folk lore, gave three good reasons for which this strange people is worthy of being studied because its do main once extended over the entire Japanese archi pelago, because absolutely nothing is known of its origin and affinities, and because it is, so to Speak, almost at its last gasp. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Myths and Legends of Japan written by Frederick Hadland Davis and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selection of Japanese folk tales. Illus.

Download or read book Japan Vol 8 written by Frank Brinkley and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-27 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Japan, Vol. 8: Described and Illustrated by the JapaneseIt is probable that very few foreigners ever learn to appreciate Japanese dancing. One reason for their want of sympathy is that they approach the study with prejudiced minds. Their conception of dancing is that it must be either musical gymnastics deriving their charm from harmony of sound and motion, and pleasurable chiefly to the performer, or a spectacular display, like the Occidental bal/ct, representing large combinations of graceful movements, enhanced by splendid scenery and accessories of painting and sculpture. But in Japan dancing has primarily a mimetic purpose. With rare exceptions, the dance represents some historical incident, some mythical legend, some scene from the realm of folk-lore or superstition. The technique is elaborate, and although the motions never suggest muscular effort or display abnormal contortions, it is nevertheless certain that physical training of the most rigorous character cannot be dispensed with, and that the very ease of the seemingly smooth and spontaneous action results from art hidden by its own perfection. It is also certain that the mechanics of the dance are as nothing to the Japanese spectator compared with the music of its motion, and that he interprets the sfacmfo and legafo of its passages with discrimination amounting almost to instinct and, in some degree, hereditary. In excep tional cases the foreigner's perception may be similarly subtle, but he must generally lack the faculty of apprehending the esoterics of the dance, and thus finds himself in the position of a'About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Legend in Japanese Art A Description of Historical Episodes Legendary Characters Folk Lore Myths Religious Symbolism Scholar s Choice Edition written by Henri L Joly and published by Scholar's Choice. This book was released on 2015-02-12 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.