The Tales of Ise by Peter Macmillan

The Tales of Ise by Peter Macmillan

One of the three seminal works of Japanese literature, this beautiful collection of poems and tales offers an unparalleled insight into ancient Japan. Along with the Tale of Genji and One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each, The Tales of Ise is considered one of the three most important works of Japanese literature. A poem-tale collection from the early Heian period, it contains many stories of amorous adventures, faithful friendship and travels in exile, framing the exquisite poems at the work's heart. The Tales of Ise has influenced waka, Noh, tales and diaries since the time it was written, and is still the source of endless inspiration in novels, poetry, manga and cartoons. This volume has been translated by Peter MacMillan and includes a preface by the renowned Japanologist Donald Keene. 'MacMillan's Tales of Ise adds to the treasures of Japanese literature that can now be enjoyed in English translation. It is the most poetic translation of this work to date and establishes MacMillan as an outstanding translator of Japanese poetry' - Donald Keene

MacMillan's Tales of Ise adds to the treasures of Japanese literature that can now be enjoyed in English translationIt is the most poetic translation of this work to date and establishes MacMillan as an outstanding translator of Japanese poetry -- Donald Keene

Peter MacMillan was born in Ireland and has lived in Japan for more than twenty years. He has been a visiting researcher at the universities of Princeton, Columbia and Oxford, and is currently a translator, poet and print-maker. He has translated Tales of Ise and One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each for Penguin Classics.

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ISBN 13	9780141392578
ISBN 10	0141392576
Title	The Tales of Ise
Author	Peter Macmillan
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin Books Ltd
Year published	2016-09-01
Number of pages	416
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