Tales Of Moonlight And Rain by Ueda Akinari
Supernatural Stories from Eighteenth-Century Japan
This collection of nine supernatural tales, rooted in Japanese folklore and classical literature, weaves together the ethereal and the eerie, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the supernatural. Each story is a masterful blend of the real and the fantastical, where ghosts, spirits, and mysterious occurrences challenge the boundaries of human understanding and morality. The narratives are rich with cultural symbolism and poetic language, offering a glimpse into the Edo period's societal norms and beliefs, while captivating readers with their haunting beauty and timeless intrigue.
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- Published
- 1776
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- Japanese
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