Romances of Old Japan

Romances of Old Japan

LibriVox · Audiobook · 16 episodes

A collection of romances from old Japan rendered into English by Yei Theodora Ozaki. Filled with tales of honor, adventure, tragedy, and romance, this collection will surely give anyone interested in Japanese culture and literature (as well as anyone who can appreciate a good story well-told) an insightful and enjoyable experience. (Summary by mlcui)

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Episodes

The Quest of the Sword - Part 1

Episode 1 · 15:33
The Quest of the Sword - Part 2

Episode 2 · 26:47
The Quest of the Sword - Part 3

Episode 3 · 18:03
The Quest of the Sword - Part 4

Episode 4 · 23:31
The Tragedy of Kesa Gozen

Episode 5 · 37:11
The Spirit of the Lantern

Episode 6 · 22:22
The Reincarnation of Tama

Episode 7 · 32:43
The Lady of the Picture

Episode 8 · 21:26
Urasato, or The Crow of Dawn

Episode 9 · 39:21
Tsubosaka

Episode 10 · 25:41
Loyal, Even Unto Death - Part 1

Episode 11 · 27:34
Loyal, Even Unto Death - Part 2

Episode 12 · 21:45
Loyal, Even Unto Death - Part 3

Episode 13 · 23:35
Kinu Returns from the Grave

Episode 14 · 24:04
A Cherry-Flower Idyll

Episode 15 · 35:02
The Badger-Haunted Temple

Episode 16 · 23:16