haugaard erik masako translators (1 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: FINE. First printing. The introductory note explains that the story of Odysseus, as told in Japan by 16th-century Jesuit missionaries, was adopted and became a "native tale." Yuriwaka, the strongest man in all Japan, sent by the Emperor to quell marauders on the distant island of Kyushu, is on his way home when he is treacherously abandon him on another island, but with the help of his hawk, he manages to communicate with his faithful wife and eventually gets his revenge. Illustrated with three striking double spreads in color, and many black and white line drawings and stylized decorations by Birgitta Saflund. Translated and retold by Erik and Masako Haugaard. 42 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket.