{"product_id":"9788417419837","title":"Spring Rain Tales","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTales of Spring Rain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collection of ten fantastic tales that combine mystery, magic, poetry, and humor, penned by the most prominent figure in 18th-century Japanese literature. Ueda Akinari weaves stories where resentment transcends death, forests hide ladies with fox faces, and pirate poets debate with wise scholars. This work, the author's last, is a literary testament that captures the essence of the culture of his time with a style as surprising and unexpected as spring rain. An essential classic for lovers of Japanese narrative and fantasy fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTales of Spring Rain\u003c\/em\u003e brings together ten independent narratives that explore the boundaries between the real and the supernatural. Through unforgettable characters—an ambitious courtesan whose resentment lingers beyond death, a roguish monk who returns to fulfill his marital obligations, a geisha with a tragic destiny, or a criminal redeemed by the light of the Buddha—Ueda Akinari constructs a universe where the fantastic erupts into daily life with naturalness. Each story, seemingly without a fixed structure, flows with the same unpredictable grace as spring rain. Written by an almost blind author who awaited his final hour with pen in hand, the work is a sincere testimony committed to the culture of his era, charged with a critical spirit and overflowing imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe supernatural and the fantastic in 18th-century Japanese daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResentment, redemption, and spiritual transcendence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial and cultural criticism through fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePoetry and humor as narrative vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe literary legacy and vision of a master in his final writings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in classical Japanese literature, fantastic narratives, and traditional tales. It is ideal for those seeking a work that combines mystery, poetry, and social criticism, as well as for those who wish to delve into the work of one of the great masters of Japanese letters. It is also attractive to students of comparative literature and fans of Japanese culture from the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into 18th-century Japanese literature by its most representative author\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTen stories that combine fantasy, humor, and critical depth in a unique style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and sincere vision of a writer reflecting on life, death, and literary creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover a masterpiece little known in the Spanish-speaking world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading that surprises and enriches, with the same unexpected freshness as spring rain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Ueda, Akinari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: SATORI EDICIONES C.B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Modern and contemporary fiction, Classic fiction, Short stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Masters of Japanese Literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 280\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 382 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTales of Spring Rain\u003c\/em\u003e is a work that deserves a prominent place in any universal literature library. Its value lies not only in the narrative mastery of Ueda Akinari, but in the ability of his stories to connect with the contemporary reader through universal themes such as love, revenge, redemption, and the supernatural. The paperback edition from Satori Ediciones, within their Masters of Japanese Literature collection, facilitates access to this essential classic. Recommended both for those already familiar with the author's work and for those approaching 18th-century Japanese literature for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SATORI EDICIONES C.B.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407456952667,"sku":"9788417419837","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841741983.jpg?v=1781856425","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417419837","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}