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Shinto (Hardcover)
W. G Aston
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Shinto (Hardcover)
W. G Aston
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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.
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.
The diplomat and Japanese and Korean scholar William George Aston
(1841-1911) wrote several highly regarded publications,
particularly on the Japanese language. Condensed from his more
comprehensive 1905 study of the subject, this 1907 work is a brief
introduction to Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan. Based on
the worship of nature and ancestor spirits, Shinto has evolved
throughout its history, particularly under Buddhist and Confucian
influence. In the late nineteenth century it played a notable role
in the revival of Japanese nationalism, and continued to be central
to public life until 1945. This work focuses on describing Shinto's
general character, and its myths and practices, drawing on early
written sources based on the oral tradition. Aston's work has been
criticised for its dependence on philological study of the early
texts, but his expertise is undeniable. His groundbreaking History
of Japanese Literature (1899) is also reissued in this series.
The diplomat and Japanese and Korean scholar William George Aston
(1841-1911) wrote several highly regarded publications,
particularly on the Japanese language. This work is a chronological
survey of Japanese literature from its early songs to the
European-influenced works of the nineteenth century. It covers
lyrics, poetry, prose and children's stories, and charts the major
themes in the history of Japanese learning. At the time of
publication in 1899, Japanese literature was little known to
European readers, and Aston is careful to assume no prior knowledge
of the subject, focusing instead on the most important works and
writers, and providing contextual political and religious detail
where necessary. His treatment of contemporary literature, and of
works not typically discussed for their literary merit, was
groundbreaking. The book as a whole remained unsurpassed for eighty
years. Aston's introductory survey of traditional Japanese
religion, Shinto (1907), is also reissued in this series.
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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Shinto (Paperback)
W. G Aston
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R1,079
Discovery Miles 10 790
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Shinto (Paperback)
W. G Aston
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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1905 Edition.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1907 Edition.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1905 Edition.
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.
This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the
World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important
historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come
from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject
produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a
discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the
subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the
Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the
book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous
generations.
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