{"product_id":"kojiki-fully-revised-edition-records-of-ancient-matters-revised-and-with-a-new-foreword-paperback","title":"Kojiki: Fully Revised Edition: Records of Ancient Matters (Revised and with a New Foreword) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eO. No Yasumaro\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBasil Hall Chamberlain\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eMatthieu Felt\u003c\/b\u003e (Revised by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe classic story of Japan's origins--now in a fully revised and reader-friendly edition.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eKojiki\u003c\/i\u003e is Japan's oldest surviving text, chronicling the mythical creation of the Japanese islands, the origins of the imperial family, and the early development of Shinto, Japan's indigenous religion. A cornerstone of Japanese identity and culture, it has profoundly influenced the nation's literature, spirituality, and political thought for over a thousand years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTold in a vibrant, poetic style, the \u003ci\u003eKojiki\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life the primordial deities Izanagi and Izanami, their divine children, and the unfolding of the Japanese cosmos. These stories form the spiritual and mythological foundation of Japan--where gods walk the earth, and emperors trace their lineage to the heavens. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis fully updated edition offers a vastly improved English translation with modernized names and terminology\u003c\/b\u003e, and for the first time, previously untranslated \"racy\" Latin passages are rendered clearly in English. The result is a more accessible and complete reading experience, ideal for both first-time readers and longtime students of Japanese culture. Footnotes have been carefully refined for clarity and relevance, and the text has been re-typeset for ease of reading. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith a new foreword by Kojiki scholar Matthieu Felt\u003c\/b\u003e, this edition highlights why the \u003ci\u003eKojiki\u003c\/i\u003e remains essential reading for anyone interested in Japanese mythology, literature, history, or religion.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eO no Yasumaro\u003c\/b\u003e was a prominent Japanese nobleman and scholar of the Nara period. He was commissioned by the court to compile the \u003ci\u003eKojiki\u003c\/i\u003e and collaborated closely with Hieda no Are, whose recited oral traditions formed the basis for the text. Yasumaro's work has been crucial in preserving Japan's culture and identity, shaping the nation's spiritual heritage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasil Hall Chamberlain\u003c\/b\u003e (1850-1935) was a British Japanologist who played a key role in introducing Japanese culture and language to the West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a prolific writer and translator of Japanese works including \u003ci\u003eThe Classical Poetry of the Japanese, Things Japanese\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJapanese Fairy Tales.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthieu Felt\u003c\/b\u003e is Assistant Professor of Japanese at the University of Florida, where he teaches courses on Japanese literature and culture. He received his Ph.D. in Japanese literature from Columbia University and is the author of \u003ci\u003eMeanings of Antiquity: Myth Interpretation in Premodern Japan.\u003c\/i\u003e He is currently working on a two-volume translation of \u003ci\u003eThe Chronicles of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e for Oxford University Press.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9 x 7.9 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 19, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966592352557,"sku":"9784805318331","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/1woh1Vqf3T9784805318331.webp?v=1775534736","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/kojiki-fully-revised-edition-records-of-ancient-matters-revised-and-with-a-new-foreword-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}