Tales of Old Japan
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Lord Redesdale
(4,441 Sterne; 127 Bewertungen)
Tales of Old Japan by Lord Redesdale is a collection of short stories focusing on Japanese life of the Edo period (1803 - 1868). It contains a number of classic Japanese stories, fairy tales, and other folklore; as well as Japanese sermons and non-fiction pieces on special ceremonies in Japanese life, such as marriage and harakiri, as observed by Lord Redesdale. The best know story of these is "The Forty-seven Ronins" a true account of samurai revenge as it happened at the beginning of 18th century Japan.
Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale (1837 - 1916) was a British diplomat, collector and writer. He worked in Japan as second secretary to the British Legation at the time of the Meiji Restoration. He wrote Tales of Old Japan in 1871. (13 hr 40 min)
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Stories read by Availle:
(5 Sterne)
I have trouble paying attention to the stories because her voice is so soothing and beautiful...
(5 Sterne)
The reader's voice is so soothing and beautiful... I agree with you avaville lover. Andy and the person who wrote the one under mine is sooooo wrong! The names are perfect!!!!!
Tales of Old Japan
(5 Sterne)
A wonderful text filled with many interesting short stories and insights on Japan. Written shortly after Japan opened up to the world.
nice change of pace
Geezer
(5 Sterne)
I usually listen to horror and suspense, this still has those elements but it feels different. Many thanks to the readers!
poggiali54
(3 Sterne)
glad I listened to these well narrated tales but it was the stories that were not as dynamic and interesting as I had hoped
(5 Sterne)
a much loved collection of tales. factual as well...for the most part. I love her voice and accent. pronunciation of names is unmatched.
Amazing!
Miss Alice
(5 Sterne)
I just looooove Japan! I hope you guys could post more english-translation of some horror novels, too! (???)
tales and ceremonies of old Japan
Captain Terry N Cappellieri
(5 Sterne)
Entertain a philosophical story's with detailed descriptions of traditional ceremonial events