From its early stories of gods, monsters, and mischievous mythical
creatures to its more grounded recountings of historical events,
this classic collection of the first literary efforts of the
Japanese people is the preeminent source of knowledge about
Japanese antiquity. First published in this translation in 1896,
includes a history of the Shinto, variations on the basic myths and
legends of the nation, and insight into the manners and customs of
the early Japanese. Students of folklore and comparative religion
as well as those of Japanese history will find this an invaluable
resource. British Japanologist and diplomat WILLIAM GEORGE ASTON
(1841-1911) was one of the first Europeans to acquire a working
understanding of the Japanese language. He served in Japan and
Korea in a variety of diplomatic posts, and authored, among other
works, Shinto: The Way of the Gods and A History of Japanese
Literature.
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