Bakemono Yashiki (The Haunted House) Retold from the Japanese Originals

The book is divided into ten chapters each of which tells a different story. Some of the most well-known stories in the collection include The Oshidori which tells the tale of a young woman who is haunted by the ghost of her dead lover and The Fox-Wife which ???????????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ????? ?? ??????? ??????? ??????????? ?????. De Benneville's retellings of these stories are both entertaining and informative. He provides a wealth of background information on Japanese folklore and culture and he does an excellent job of capturing the atmosphere of the original stories. Bakemono Yashiki is a great introduction to Japanese ghost stories for anyone who is interested in learning more about this fascinating genre. It is also a valuable resource for scholars of Japanese folklore and culture.