{"product_id":"9788418672071","title":"Tales from Old Edo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTales from Old Edo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume offers a careful selection of ghost stories and traditional Japanese tales, translated directly into Spanish. The reader will find an approach to a popular phenomenon that has been documented in Japanese literature for centuries and remains part of the country's rich culture today. The texts are drawn from ancient sources, such as the monumental \"Konjaku Monogatarishuu\" anthology from the Heian period, and offer a window into the beliefs, Buddhism, and customs of classical Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work brings together a collection of short narratives that explore fear and the supernatural from the perspective of Japanese tradition. The tales, with origins dating back to the end of the Heian period (794-1185), do not merely seek to frighten, but also reflect the worldview of a society where the spiritual and the everyday are intertwined. Through these stories, the reader delves into themes such as the origin and development of Buddhism in India, China, and Japan, their differences and similarities, the customs that accompany them, and their application in the daily lives of the people. It is a work that combines entertainment with an immersion into the culture and beliefs of old Edo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Japanese ghost and horror stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePopular Buddhism and its influence on daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWorldview and beliefs of classical Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSupernatural tales and popular legends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDifferences and similarities of Buddhism in India, China, and Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for readers interested in classical Japanese culture, traditional horror literature, and folk tales. It is also ideal for those seeking to understand the roots of Japanese folklore and its relationship with Buddhism, as well as for those who enjoy short narratives with a strong historical and spiritual component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA selection of classic Japanese ghost stories, translated directly into Spanish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the beliefs and customs of ancient Japan, starting from the Heian period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn understanding of popular Buddhism and its role in daily life and literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn opportunity to discover a cultural phenomenon that remains relevant in modern-day Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sanz Rivera, Arsenio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandala Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction, traditional tales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oriental Classics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 186 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work represents a valuable opportunity to access a literary tradition rarely translated into Spanish. The selection of tales, rooted in classical sources such as the \"Konjaku Monogatarishuu,\" offers an authentic and well-documented perspective of Japanese folklore. The book will be of particular interest to fans of Japanese culture and scholars of horror literature, as it presents material that combines entertainment with a solid historical and religious context.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MANDALA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408195215707,"sku":"9788418672071","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841867207.jpg?v=1781859423","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418672071","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}