Tales of Old Japan


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(4.4 stars; 129 reviews)

Tales of Old Japan by Lord Redesdale is a collection of short stories focusing on Japanese life of the Edo period (1803 - 1868). It contains a number of classic Japanese stories, fairy tales, and other folklore; as well as Japanese sermons and non-fiction pieces on special ceremonies in Japanese life, such as marriage and harakiri, as observed by Lord Redesdale. The best know story of these is "The Forty-seven Ronins" a true account of samurai revenge as it happened at the beginning of 18th century Japan.

Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale (1837 - 1916) was a British diplomat, collector and writer. He worked in Japan as second secretary to the British Legation at the time of the Meiji Restoration. He wrote Tales of Old Japan in 1871. (13 hr 40 min)

Chapitres

Preface 4:26 Lu par Availle
The Forty-Seven Ronins, part 1 29:02 Lu par Availle
The Forty-Seven Ronins, part 2 31:36 Lu par Availle
The Loves of Gompachi and Komurasaki, part 1 18:57 Lu par Some Old Bird
The Loves of Gompachi and Komurasaki, part 2 33:17 Lu par Viridian
Kazuma's Revenge 40:17 Lu par Caroline Driggs
Story of the Otokodate of Yedo, part 1 25:29 Lu par Availle
Story of the Otokodate of Yedo, part 2 27:57 Lu par Availle
Story of the Otokodate of Yedo, part 3 28:36 Lu par Availle
Story of the Otokodate of Yedo, part 4 23:29 Lu par Availle
Story of the Otokodate of Yedo, part 5 30:14 Lu par Availle
The Wonderful Adventures of Funakoshi Jiuyemon, part 1 29:33 Lu par C. L. W. Rollins
The Wonderful Adventures of Funakoshi Jiuyemon, part 2 28:34 Lu par C. L. W. Rollins
The Eta Maiden and the Hatamoto, part 1 26:25 Lu par Viridian
The Eta Maiden and the Hatamoto, part 2 26:19 Lu par Viridian
Fairy Tales 1:34 Lu par bish
The Tongue Cut Sparrow 4:13 Lu par bish
The Accomplished and Lucky Teakettle 3:09 Lu par Stephanie Lee
The Crackling Mountain 4:20 Lu par Stephanie Lee
The Story of the Old Man Who Made Withered Trees to Blossom 6:02 Lu par Amy Gramour
The Battle of the Ape and the Crab 3:58 Lu par Kalynda
The Adventures of Little Peachling 4:30 Lu par Nadine Eckert-Boulet
The Foxes' Wedding 3:29 Lu par Nadine Eckert-Boulet
The History of Sataka Kintoki 4:12 Lu par Nadine Eckert-Boulet
The Elves and the Envious Neighbor 2:54 Lu par Nadine Eckert-Boulet
The Ghost of Sakura, part 1 22:19 Lu par Viglione
The Ghost of Sakura, part 2 24:35 Lu par Viglione
The Ghost of Sakura, part 3 26:16 Lu par Viglione
The Ghost of Sakura, part 4 12:39 Lu par Viglione
How Tajima Shume was Tormented by a Devil of his Own Creation 10:52 Lu par JenniferW
Concerning Certain Superstitions 2:28 Lu par bish
The Vampire Cat of Nabeshima 14:23 Lu par Stephanie Lee
The Story of the Faithful Cat 3:36 Lu par bish
How a Man was Bewitched and had His Head Shaved by the Foxes 11:15 Lu par Amy Gramour
The Grateful Foxes 11:27 Lu par Caroline Driggs
The Badger's Money 8:33 Lu par Stephanie Lee
The Prince and the Badger 6:35 Lu par Kalynda
Japanese Sermons 15:51 Lu par A. J. Carroll
Sermon I 25:28 Lu par A. J. Carroll
Sermon II 25:51 Lu par A. J. Carroll
Sermon III 22:51 Lu par A. J. Carroll
Appendix A: An Account of the Hara-Kiri, part 1 34:51 Lu par Availle
Appendix A: An Account of the Hara-Kiri, part 2 33:35 Lu par Availle
Appendix A: An Account of the Hara-Kiri, part 3 22:06 Lu par Availle
Appendix B: The Marriage Ceremony 24:46 Lu par Bellona Times
Appendix B: On the Birth and Bearing of Children 12:14 Lu par Joyce Couch
Appendix B: Funeral Rites 5:24 Lu par Martin Gradwell

Critiques

Stories read by Availle:


(5 stars)

I have trouble paying attention to the stories because her voice is so soothing and beautiful...


(5 stars)

The reader's voice is so soothing and beautiful... I agree with you avaville lover. Andy and the person who wrote the one under mine is sooooo wrong! The names are perfect!!!!!

Tales of Old Japan


(5 stars)

A wonderful text filled with many interesting short stories and insights on Japan. Written shortly after Japan opened up to the world.

nice change of pace


(5 stars)

I usually listen to horror and suspense, this still has those elements but it feels different. Many thanks to the readers!


(3 stars)

glad I listened to these well narrated tales but it was the stories that were not as dynamic and interesting as I had hoped


(5 stars)

a much loved collection of tales. factual as well...for the most part. I love her voice and accent. pronunciation of names is unmatched.

Amazing!


(5 stars)

I just looooove Japan! I hope you guys could post more english-translation of some horror novels, too! (???)

tales and ceremonies of old Japan


(5 stars)

Entertain a philosophical story's with detailed descriptions of traditional ceremonial events