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The Tale of the Heike

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The Tale of the Heike is one of the masterworks of Japanese literature, ranking with The Tal of Genji in quality and prestige. This new translation is not only far more readable than earlier ones, ...
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  • Publication Date: 01 March 1990
  • ISBN: 9780804718035
  • Pages: 504
  • Imprint: Stanford University Press
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The Tale of the Heike is one of the masterworks of Japanese literature, ranking with The Tal of Genji in quality and prestige. This new translation is not only far more readable than earlier ones, it is also much more faithful to the content and style of the original. Intended for the general audience as well as the specialist, this edition is highly annotated.

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Price: $35.00
Pages: 504
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Imprint: Stanford University Press
Publication Date: 01 March 1990
Trim Size: 9.00 X 6.00 in
ISBN: 9780804718035
Format: Paperback
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"This version of the Heike is superb and indeed reveals to English-language readers for the first time the full scope, grandeur, and literary richness of the work as a masterpiece of medieval writing."—Journal of Asian Studies