The Kojiki: An Account of Ancient Matters Edgar Allan Poe It functions as an essential

It functions as an essential historical showcase of the raw

Publisher:  Henry Holt and Company

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The Kojiki: An Account of Ancient Matters Edgar Allan Poe It functions as an essentialJapan's oldest surviving narrative, the eighth century 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 shape the modern nation's views of its ancient past. Gustav Heldt's engaging new translation of this revered classic aims to make the Kojiki accessible to contemporary readers while staying true to the distinctively dramatic and evocative