An account of ancient matters available in paperback, nook book. Completed under the auspices of the japanese imperial court, it is the oldest extant book in japan, and its title literally, record of ancient things suggests an account of a still earlier era. It was written 712 ce, and dedicated to empress gemmei. The kojiki by no yasumaro o overdrive rakuten overdrive. An accomplished and approachable translation of a crucially. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the kojiki. The birth of japan combines the raucous rhythms and startling imagery of todays best graphic novels with a retelling of a classic and timeless japanese story. This is an abridged version, taken from the sacred. This is an abridged version, taken from the sacred books and early literature of the east. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. Kojiki or furukotofumi, also known in english as the records of ancient matters, is the oldest surviving historical book dealing with the. Japans oldest surviving narrative, the eighthcentury kojiki, chronicles the mythical origins of its islands and their ruling dynasty through a diverse array of genealogies, tales, and songs that have helped to. This book will be remembered and treasured for years to come by lovers of mythology, folklore and anyone interested in japanese culture and history.
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