Stanford University Press. Near Fine. 1990. Reprint. Paperback. 0804718032 . Clean and tight, with a touch of shelfwear to the covers, but no signs of any use inside. Fast shipping, with tracking number provided. ; 8.8 X 5.9 X 1.3 inches; 504 pages .

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A masterpiece of world literature; the samurai saga of pride, romance, and warfare of medieval Japan With a reflection on the fleeting nature of power and glory begins The Tale of the Heike , an epic from twelfth-century Japan. Comparable in stature to The Tale of Genji , The Tale of the Heike narrates with wit, energy, and compassion the stories of such unforgettable characters as the ruthless warlord Kiyomori, who dies still burning with such rage that water poured on him boils; Hotoke, the beautiful young dancer who renounces wealth and fame to follow her conscience; Shigemori, the tyrant’s righteous son, who struggles against all odds to uphold fairness and justice; and Yoshitsune, the daring commander who defeats the enemy in battle after battle, only to be condemned by his jealous, powerful brother. The Tale of the Heike is a foundation stone of Japanese culture and a major masterpiece of world literature. Lavishly illustrated and accompanied by maps, character guides, and genealogies, this book is a volume to treasure.

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Bookseller: Autumn Leaves Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 42273
Title: THE TALE OF THE HEIKE
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Edition: Reprint
ISBN 10: 0804718032
ISBN 13: 9780804718035
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Place of Publication: Stanford
Date Published: 1990
Keywords: 0804718032

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Reprint: Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.
Shelfwear: Minor wear resulting from a book being place on, and taken from a bookshelf, especially along the bottom edge.
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.