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  • At the Emperor's Wish: A Tale of the New Japan

    by Oscar King Davis ...
    Far out toward the end of Lower Timber Street, where incurious visitors to the city seldom stray, stands the house of Kudo Jukichi. It is called Lower Timber Street, the Upper end being down in the city where once the stout castle of the Lord of the Clan was the center of all the life of the place. But the name is falsely descriptive, for it leads straight up to the beautiful hills, and ends ... Read more

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  • Grandmother's Tale and Selected Stories

    by R. K. Narayan ...
    "It is not too much to compare Mr. Narayan to Chekhov." - The New York TimesThere is no better introduction to R.K. Narayan than this remarkable collection of stories celebrating work that spans five decades. Characters include a storyteller whose magical source of tales dries up, a love-stricken husband who is told by astrologers he must sleep with a prostitute to save his dying wife, a pampered ... Read more

    $23.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Murder in the Age of Enlightenment

    Essential Stories

    by Ryunosuke Akutagawa ...
    Translated by Brian Karetnyk ...
    Series Book 7 - Essential Stories
    A stylishly original collection of seven newly translated stories from the iconic Japanese writerThe stories in this fantastical, unconventional collection are subtly wrought depictions of the darkness of our desires. From an isolated bamboo grove, to a lantern festival in Tokyo, to the Emperor's court, they offer glimpses into moments of madness, murder, and obsession. Vividly translated by Bryan ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD

  • In Camp with the Katchins, Burma, Illustrated.

    by H E Colevile ...
    This report from an outpost of the British Empire in Northern Burma during the last decade of the nineteenth century highlights the colonial mindset. Written for an American Audience of the period. ... Read more

    $2.10 CAD

  • Japanese Folklore The Story of Love & Reincarnation

    by Xenohikawa Sabrina ...
    Many years ago in Yedo, in the district of Fukagawa, there lived a rich timber merchant. He and his wife dwelt together in perfect accord, but though their business prospered and their wealth increased as the years went by, they were a disappointed couple, for by the time they had reached middle age they were still unblessed with children. This was a great grief to them, for the one desire of ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Short Stories Of Rabindranath Tagore - Vol 1

    by Rabindranath Tagore ...
    The Short Stories Of Rabindranath Tagore, Volume 1. The short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the Novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy task. Many try and many fail. In this series we look at short stories from many of our most accomplished writers. Miniature ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • Impressions of a War Correspondent

    by George Lynch ...
    There are few people in the world who have more opportunity for getting close to the hot, interesting things of one's time than the special correspondent of a great paper. He is enabled to see the wheels go round; has the chance of getting his knowledge at first hand. In stirring times the drama of life is to him like the first night of a play. There are no preconceived opinions for him to go by; ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • Noto, An Unexplored Corner of Japan

    by Percival Lowell ...
    It seemed a strange fancy to my friends. ... Read more

    $4.22 CAD

  • Giribala & Other Short Stories

    "We live in the world when we love it."

    by Rabindranath Tagore ...
    In this volume we venture to the East. To met a writer who speaks a common language of love and mysticism which continues to convey valuable insights into universal themes in contemporary society. Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) who was a gifted Bengali Renaissance man, distinguishing himself as a philosopher, social and political reformer and a popular author in all literary genres. He was ... Read more

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  • Calcutta, The City of Palaces, Illustrated.

    by William Stuart ...
    A mid nineteenth century visit to Calcutta during the early days of the British Raj. ... Read more

    $1.40 CAD

  • Unbeaten Tracks in Japan

    Journeying through 19th Century Japan: Exploring Uncharted Landscapes and Cultures

    by Isabella L. Bird ...
    In "Unbeaten Tracks in Japan," Isabella L. Bird presents a vivid and captivating narrative that chronicles her adventurous journeys through the less-traveled paths of Japan during the late 19th century. Written in an engaging style that combines detailed observation with personal reflection, Bird's work is a testament to her keen eye for both the natural landscapes and the intricate cultural ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Snow Ghost and Other Tales

    Classic Japanese Ghost Stories

    by Various, Richard Gordon Smith, Lafcadio Hearn, Yei Theodora Ozaki ...
    Take a walk into the snowy dark this Christmas, with this stunning collection of ghostly Japanese stories, perfect for telling around the fire.From Goblin infested caves and haunted Tombs, to vengeful spirits and strange, sinister happenings, Ancient Japan was a country and culture that lived with between realms: the world of everyday and the world of supernatural. The Snow Ghost and Other Tales ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD