Thersa Matsuura (Livres)

Thersa Matsuura Livres

Cette auteure explore les recoins mystérieux et inexplorés de la culture et des traditions japonaises, s'inspirant de sa longue résidence au Japon. En tant qu'expatriée de longue date et maîtrisant le japonais, elle utilise ses connaissances pour rechercher des aspects culturels peu familiers à un public occidental. Elle transforme ensuite ces informations en sa propre fiction courte captivante, évoquant un sentiment de l'étrange et du fascinant. Son écriture offre une lentille unique pour observer l'intersection des cultures et du surnaturel.

The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth

240pages
9 heures de lecture

"Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating journey through Japan's folklore through profiles of the legendary creatures and beings who continue to live on in pop culture today. From the sly kitsune to the orgrish oni and mischievous shape-shifting tanuki, learn all about the origins of these fantastical and mythical creatures. With information on their cultural significance, a retelling of a popular tale tied to that particular yokai, and how it's been spun into today's popular culture, this beautifully illustrated tome teaches you about the stories and histories of the beings that inspired characters in your favorite movies, animes, manga, and games. Adventure, mystery, and amazing tales await in The Book of Japanese Folklore"--