An important exploration of Chinese mythology that focuses on the diverse and evocative associations between women and water in the literature of the T'ang dynasty.
More than 1000 entries, including hundreds of proverbs never-before presented and explained in English. Explanations are given in succinct and lucid prose, with English equivalents where applicable
Miyamoto Musashi, (c. 1584-1645) is the most revered and celebrated swordsman in Japanese history; unfortunately, our modern portrait of this folk hero is derived mainly from popular books, comics, an
For the first time in bilingual format, this book showcases outstanding poetry emerging from a vibrant and rapidly developing cultural scene and also introduces some of China's hottest visual artists
Since the early seventeenth century, Taoism---the native religion of China---has been regarded as superstition and potentially subversive. Chinese arbiters of taste systematically ignored the Taoist
Noted Sinologist Edward H. Schafer presents a literary and cultural history of the island of Hainan, located off the south coast of China east of Vietnam, from the earliest times to the twelfth centur
Two volumes showing the remarkable combination of superb artistry, sophisticated design and a lengthy history of continuous use that sets the masks of the Noh theatre of Japan apart from all others.
The final volume of the swordsmen trilogy tells the story of the teo greatest warriors of the late-16th century, when war-ravaged Japan was brought under central control
In this follow up to his popular Visiting China's Past, Professor Robert Thorp continues his guided tour of China's significant historical and cultural sites, here focusing on the city of Beijing and
The Vermilion Bird attempts to recover the actual character of the monsoon realms of T'ang-a scattering of palisaded garrisons, isolated monasteries, and commercial towns, all surrounded by dark, haun
The most destructive epoch in Japan's long history of civil strife, the Warring States period began when the dearly won supremacy of the Ashikaga clan was squandered by a weak and indecisive ruler, al
This is the harrowing account of one of the most ill-fated expeditions in maritime history. Of five ships that sailed from Rotterdam at the turn of the 16th century, only one reached the largely unkn
This is the first book in English to present a comprehensive history of Japanese theater illustrated with monochrome photographs of performances, costumes, masks and props.
The Institute for Medieval Japanese Studies published these rare paintings, with romaji r renderings and English translations of both poetry and essays, to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the dea
This book contains over 186 illustrations and a glossary of Chinese and Japanese terms. This detailed and scholarly work will appeal to student s and connoisseurs of both netsuke and toggles, as well
What student of the Japanese language has not grappled with the amazing diversity and tantalizingly elusive nuances of its idioms? This dictionary offers the most comprehensive compilation and Englis
In the author's own words, this work endeavors to recreate, for the 20th-century reader, the sky and the apparitions that ornament it as they were conceived, imagined, and reacted to by the men of T'a
This comprehensive dictionary of 36,000 Japanese names is divided into two parts. The first is organized by stroke count, to facilitate the search for readings when the characters are known, and also
This is the most comprehensive and authoritate dictionary of Japanese artist yet published. The pertinent facts related to approximately 3000 painters, printmakers, sculptors, potters and lacquer-war
Designed for both layman and scholar, this comprehensive and authoritative reference allows users to find and identify over 11,000 names of Japanese artists and craftspeople, from all periods and in a
