Japonica

By Edwin Arnold

Book Overview

Japonica is a book written by Edwin Arnold that explores the culture, history, and customs of Japan. The book is a comprehensive guide that covers various aspects of Japanese life, including religion, art, literature, and philosophy. Arnold provides a detailed account of the country's traditions and practices, as well as its political and economic systems. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Japan, its people, and its culture. Arnold's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an enjoyable and educational read. The book is suitable for both scholars and general readers who want to learn more about Japan and its rich cultural heritage. Overall, Japonica is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating country.1891. Arnold, English author, won fame for his blank-verse epic The Light of Asia, dealing with the life of Buddha. Contents: Japan-the Country; Japanese People; and Japanese Ways and Thoughts. A collection of articles written by Arnold on his observations of Japan and its people during his year's sojourn, which he describes as being one of unbroken grace, profit and pleasure. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116272966X
• ISBN13: 9781162729664
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"