DAVIS, Frederick Hadland.

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Myths & Legends of Japan. First edition, finely illustrated by Evelyn Paul (1883-1963), whose distinctive style was influenced by Dante Gabriel Rossetti. "We have had numerous volumes of Japanese fairy tales, but hitherto no book has appeared giving a comprehensive study of the myths and legends of a country so rich in quaint and beautiful traditions" (introduction).The 31 chapters address themes such as "Thunder", "Buddha Legends", "Supernatural Beings", and "Legends of Mount Fuji", followed by appendices on Japanese gods and poetry. The book was published in Harrap's "Myths" series.

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