Notes, appendixes, select bibliography, illustrations. Tales of moonlight and rain translations from the asian classics paperback ebook. Scholars disagree on when the work was actually composed. Unfortunately, the translators introduction is long and gives the impression that one simply will not possibly be able to understand or enjoy the tales unless one is a scholar of japanese history and literature if thats not bad enough, the intro also contains spoilers. Book patrol offers free shipping on all us orders via usps media mail. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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