Uchu Jinsei no Shinpigeki: Tenma no Urami

Byron, George Gordon [original text by] ; Kimura, Takataro [translated by].

Published by Tokyo : Nishodo Shobo ; Okazakiya Shoten, 1907

Condition: Very Good Hardcover

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The e first full Japanese translation of Lord Byron s dramatic work Cain : a Mystery . e play was originally published in 1821, and followed the story of Cain and Abel from Cain s point of view. e translator, Kimura Takataro, was a historian, philosopher, and linguist. e book includes a 42-page supplement on Byron s stance on religion, titled Jindo to Yasokyo to no Shototsu (meaning the collision of humanity and Christianity ), and one black and white frontispiece. Original boards, a little worn, binding slightly cocked. First few pages starting to loosen. Ex-bookseller sticker to lower pastedown. Light browning to endpapers and first and last few pages. Occasional minor foxing and marks to text, but overall very good. 1 v., complete. 188, 42 p. 19 x 12.8 cm. Text in Japanese. Seller Inventory # 729

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Title: Uchu Jinsei no Shinpigeki: Tenma no Urami

Publisher: Tokyo : Nishodo Shobo ; Okazakiya Shoten

Publication Date: 1907

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition

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