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Language: English
Published by Kairyudo, Tokyo, 1936
- Softcover
Seller: Eastleach Books, Newbury, BER, United KingdomEastleach Books
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. 1st thus. Sewn paperback, VG. 110pp, edges of the covers a little rubbed, bound Yotsume Toji fashion which is becoming a little loose, the book now in a custom made portfolio with ribbon ties. The Kojiki is the oldest surviving chronicle of Japan, dating from the early 8th century. Written by O-no Yasumaro…for the Empress Gemmei, it is a collection of myths concerning the origin of the four home islands of Japan. Basil Hall Chamberlain [ 1850 - 1935 ] was professor of Japanese at Tokyo Imperial University & was one of the leading British Japanologists of the late 19th C. He was the first to translate the Kojiki into English [1882]. 400 grams.
