The Yotsuya Kwaidan or O'Iwa Inari by James S. De Benneville
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| Author | De Benneville, James S. (James Seguin) |
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| Title |
The Yotsuya Kwaidan or O'Iwa Inari Tales of the Tokugawa, Volume 1 (of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Clare Boothby and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Yotsuya Kwaidan or O'Iwa Inari" by James S. De Benneville is a fictional work, likely written in the early 20th century. This tale explores themes of love, betrayal, and the haunting consequences of vengeful spirits, centering around the character O'Iwa, who becomes a tragic figure driven by rage after experiencing deep betrayal from those she loved. The narrative is entrenched in Japanese folklore and offers insight into the traditional concepts of ghosts and their interactions with the living. The opening of "The Yotsuya Kwaidan" introduces the setting of Edo during the Tokugawa period, where the shrine of O'Iwa Inari stands as a testament to the belief in the supernatural. O'Iwa, a figure caught in a tragic web of betrayal, is poised to exact vengeance on those who conspire against her. The narrative explains the social context of her story, delving into the bureaucratic life of minor officials and hinting at the underlying tensions and intrigues that pervade their world. As we are introduced to O'Iwa's backstory and the dynamics of her relationships, the stage is set for the unfolding drama that intertwines love, tragedy, and the inevitable desire for revenge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Tales -- Japan |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19944 |
| Release Date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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