The Heike Story is a modern translation of a Japanese classic. Its exotic atmosphere, narrative power, pageantry and poetry will enthrall readers and provide an entertaining introduction to an important source of Japanese culture. This new edition features a foreword by Dr. Davinder Bhowmik that introduces this celebrated author and book to modern readers.
| japanese title: | Shin Heike monogatari |
| notes: | Japanese title: Shin Heike monogatari. Foreword by Davinder Bhowmik. |
| subjects: | Japan, History, Gempei Wars Taira family |
| genre: | Fiction |
| ISBN: | 9784805310441 |
| OCLC number: | 663773410 |
| publisher: | Tuttle, 1956, 2011; Knopf, 1956 |
| publication place: | Rutland, VT; New York |
| japanese publication date: | 1950 |
| english publication date: | 1956 |
| document type: | Book |
| description: | xxi, 547 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm |