Folktales Of Okinawa by Shoji Endo 1996 2nd Ed 3rd Print Japanese & English HC

by Shoji Endo

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Folktales Of Okinawa by Shoji Endo (1996) Publisher: Bank of Ryukyus International Foundation Format: Hardcover (Dual Language: English & Japanese) Edition: 2nd Edition, 3rd Printing Pages: 200 ISBN-10: 4947654058 | EAN/ISBN-13: 9784947654052 About This Book Folktales of Okinawa is a beautiful and highly sought-after cultural collection compiled by Shoji Endo, featuring English translations co-authored by international writer Jayne A. Hitchcock. This scarce volume brings together 28 traditional stories and legends from the Ryukyu Islands, capturing the unique cultural spirit, history, and mythology of Okinawa. Presented in a unique dual-language format (Japanese and English side-by-side), the text serves as a brilliant cultural bridge, an engaging read for folklore enthusiasts, and an excellent resource for language learners. The book features beautiful interior illustrations by Fumio Armuro that vividly bring the traditional narratives to life. Item Condition Overall Rating: Very Good Interior Pages: Clean, crisp, and completely free of writing, highlighting, underlining, or stains. Binding & Cover: Tight, solid binding. The hardcover exterior shows only minor, standard signs of shelf wear around the edges and corners. No dust jacket included. Dimensions: Approximately 10.5" x 7.5" x 3/4" Weight: ~3 lbs packaged Detailed Product Specifications Author: Shoji Endo (English versions by Jayne A. Hitchcock) Illustrator: Fumio Armuro Narrative Type: Fiction / Folklore & Mythology

• Publisher: Bank of Ryukyus Int'l Foundation
• Year: 1996
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 4947654058
• Condition: Very Good

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