Takaoka's travels
(Book)
Uniform Title
Contributors
Boyd, David translator,
Published
Berkeley, California : Stone Bridge Press, [2024].
Status
Franklin Ave. Library - New Fiction - New Books
Shibusawa, T.
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Shibusawa, T.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Ave. Library - New Fiction - New Books | Shibusawa, T. | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Allegories.
Biographical fiction.
Dreams -- Fiction.
Fantasy fiction.
Japanese fiction -- 20th century -- Translations into English.
Novels.
Pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Fiction.
Princes -- Japan -- Fiction.
Shibusawa, Tatsuhiko, -- 1928-1987 -- Translations into English.
Takaoka, -- Prince, son of Heizei, Emperor of Japan, -- 799?-865? -- Fiction.
Takaoka, -- Prince, son of Heizei, Emperor of Japan, -- 799?-865? -- Travel -- Fiction.
Travelers -- South Asia -- Fiction.
Biographical fiction.
Dreams -- Fiction.
Fantasy fiction.
Japanese fiction -- 20th century -- Translations into English.
Novels.
Pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Fiction.
Princes -- Japan -- Fiction.
Shibusawa, Tatsuhiko, -- 1928-1987 -- Translations into English.
Takaoka, -- Prince, son of Heizei, Emperor of Japan, -- 799?-865? -- Fiction.
Takaoka, -- Prince, son of Heizei, Emperor of Japan, -- 799?-865? -- Travel -- Fiction.
Travelers -- South Asia -- Fiction.
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Published
Berkeley, California : Stone Bridge Press, [2024].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
187 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
"Original Japanese edition published by Bungeishunju Ltd. in 1987"--Title page verso.
Description
"A fantasy set in the ninth century, Takaoka's Travels recounts the adventures of a Japanese prince-turned-monk on a pilgrimage to India. As Prince Takaoka and his companions pass through faraway lands, the rules of the ordinary world are upended, and they find curiosities and miracles wherever they go. The travelers encounter strange creatures -- a white ape who guards a harem of bird-women, beasts who feed on dreams, a dog-headed man who can see hundreds of years into the future. On the high seas, their ship is boarded by ghostly pirates and driven back by supernatural winds, and still they push on. At every turn, Prince Takaoka is drawn to the beauty around him, whether it takes the form of a perfectly shaped pearl or a giant blood-red flower, but such beauty proves to be extremely dangerous. Seductive and mysterious, offering high adventure yet deeply human, this is a novel that transcends all expectations."--,Provided by publisher.
Awards
Yomiuri Prize, 1987
Awards
William F. Sibley Memorial Subvention Award for Japanese Translation, 2022-23
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Shibusawa, T., & Boyd, D. (2024). Takaoka's travels . Stone Bridge Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Shibusawa, Tatsuhiko, 1928-1987 and David Boyd. 2024. Takaoka's Travels. Stone Bridge Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Shibusawa, Tatsuhiko, 1928-1987 and David Boyd. Takaoka's Travels Stone Bridge Press, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Shibusawa, Tatsuhiko, and David Boyd. Takaoka's Travels Stone Bridge Press, 2024.
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