Floating World in Japanese Fiction

by Howard Hibbett

Book Overview

A detailed study of Ukiyo-Zoshi - tales of the Floating World - by Japanese fiction expert Howard Hibbett. He reveals the manners, customs, art and affectations of city life in Tokugawa-era Japan,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804811547
• ISBN13: 9780804811545
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.3" x 7.2"

Customer Reviews

A Great Study Book on the Floating World

A detailed scholarly book devoted to "The Floating World" A great read too! Description on training, politics, fashions, artists, and more. Great many things are explained in regards to famous Japanese literary pieces, prints, festivals, and movies. A great addition to your Japanese culture library