The Snow Ghost and Other Tales: Classic Japanese Ghost Stories

The Snow Ghost and Other Tales is a collection of ghostly tales from Ancient Japan, retold across centuries. It explores the world between the everyday and the supernatural, where karmic forces and ghostly apparitions could bring men to their downfall. The tales are brought together in a beautiful hardback collection by folklorists and will transport readers to a time of magic and mystery.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2023
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Ancient Japan, a land steeped in mystery and legend, holds a captivating allure that has been whispered and retold across centuries. From the eerie depths of Goblin-infested caves to the haunting Tombs that echo with restless spirits, this ancient civilization teemed with the supernatural. It was a realm where the boundaries between the ordinary and the extraordinary blurred, where karmic forces could bring men to their knees and ghostly apparitions could lure them into deadly peril. The land itself held sorrowful secrets, waiting patiently for the right moment to reveal themselves and seek retribution.

In "The Snow Ghost and Other Tales," a captivating collection of ghostly stories, we delve into the rich tapestry of folk lore that has endured through the ages. Compiled by a unique set of folklorists during the turn of the twentieth century, these tales transport readers to a time of magic and mystery, where the traditions of Japanese culture, largely lost in the modern world, come alive. From the eerie tales of the samurai to the haunting stories of yokai, each story is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Japan.

For readers who have been captivated by the works of Haruki Murakami, David Mitchell, and Shirley Jackson, this anthology offers a thrilling journey into the haunted world of Ancient Japan. It is a must-read for anyone who seeks to explore the depths of human imagination and the supernatural, and a reminder of the timeless stories that continue to captivate audiences around the globe.

Weight: 318g
Dimension: 222 x 141 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784878726