{"product_id":"the-tales-of-ise-9780141392578","title":"The Tales of Ise","description":"\u003cb\u003eOne of the three seminal works of Japanese literature--a beautiful collection of poems and tales that offers an unparalleled insight into ancient Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlong with the \u003ci\u003eTale of Genji\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOne Hundred Poets, One Poem Each, \u003c\/i\u003ethe \u003ci\u003eTales of Ise\u003c\/i\u003e is considered one of the three most important works of Japanese literature. A poem-tale collection from the early Heian period, it contains many stories of amorous adventures, faithful friendship, and travels in exile, framing the exquisite poems at the work's heart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eTales of Ise\u003c\/i\u003e has influenced \u003ci\u003ewaka\u003c\/i\u003e, Noh, tales, and diaries since the time it was written, and is still the source of endless inspiration in novels, poetry, \u003ci\u003emanga, \u003c\/i\u003eand cartoons. This volume has been translated by Peter MacMillan and includes a preface by the renowned Japanologist Donald Keene. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780141392578\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.10w x 0.90d","brand":"Peter MacMillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51948706463925,"sku":"9780141392578","price":15.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_33d67ede-83c7-4b43-9e1f-6f1cec5bee2b.jpg?v=1762272447","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-tales-of-ise-9780141392578","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}