The Kojiki records of ancient matters translated by Basil Hall Chamberlain ; with annotations by the late W.G. Aston.

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Chamberlain, Basil Hall

Material type: Text

9784805307946

Subject(s):

Japan history Shinto mythology

Summary: Written by the imperial command in the eighth century, the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Mariners) is Japan's classic of classics, the oldest connected literary work and the fundamental scripture of Shinto. Accepted as fact until quite recently, it is a key to the historical roots of the Japanese people - their early life and the development of their character and insittutions- as well as a lively mixture of legend and history, genealogy, and poetry. It stands as one of the greatest monuments of Japanese literature because it preserves more faithfully than any other book the mythology, manners, language, and traditions of Japan. It provides, furthermore, a vivid account of a nation in the making.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
Books	LFM BCDi Library Main Library	English Non-Fiction Adolescent-Adult	ENA 952 CHA	Available	L0013166

Written by the imperial command in the eighth century, the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Mariners) is Japan's classic of classics, the oldest connected literary work and the fundamental scripture of Shinto. Accepted as fact until quite recently, it is a key to the historical roots of the Japanese people - their early life and the development of their character and insittutions- as well as a lively mixture of legend and history, genealogy, and poetry. It stands as one of the greatest monuments of Japanese literature because it preserves more faithfully than any other book the mythology, manners, language, and traditions of Japan. It provides, furthermore, a vivid account of a nation in the making.

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