Legends of Tono

This is an exciting new book that for the first time combines rich biographical information on the founder of Japanese folklore studies Kunio Yanagita with a superb updated translation of his literary classic <I>The Legends of Tono</I> (1910). This marvelous translation of a Japanese literary and folklore classic reflecting thirty-five years of research and scholarship is filled with enthralling tales that bring alive Japan's rich traditional heritage.