Tales of Old Japan


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(4.4 stars; 129 reviews)

Tales of Old Japan by Lord Redesdale is a collection of short stories focusing on Japanese life of the Edo period (1803 - 1868). It contains a number of classic Japanese stories, fairy tales, and other folklore; as well as Japanese sermons and non-fiction pieces on special ceremonies in Japanese life, such as marriage and harakiri, as observed by Lord Redesdale. The best know story of these is "The Forty-seven Ronins" a true account of samurai revenge as it happened at the beginning of 18th century Japan.

Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale (1837 - 1916) was a British diplomat, collector and writer. He worked in Japan as second secretary to the British Legation at the time of the Meiji Restoration. He wrote Tales of Old Japan in 1871. (13 hr 40 min)

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Preface 4:26 Gelesen von Availle
The Forty-Seven Ronins, part 1 29:02 Gelesen von Availle
The Forty-Seven Ronins, part 2 31:36 Gelesen von Availle
The Loves of Gompachi and Komurasaki, part 1 18:57 Gelesen von Some Old Bird
The Loves of Gompachi and Komurasaki, part 2 33:17 Gelesen von Viridian
Kazuma's Revenge 40:17 Gelesen von Caroline Driggs
Story of the Otokodate of Yedo, part 1 25:29 Gelesen von Availle
Story of the Otokodate of Yedo, part 2 27:57 Gelesen von Availle
Story of the Otokodate of Yedo, part 3 28:36 Gelesen von Availle
Story of the Otokodate of Yedo, part 4 23:29 Gelesen von Availle
Story of the Otokodate of Yedo, part 5 30:14 Gelesen von Availle
The Wonderful Adventures of Funakoshi Jiuyemon, part 1 29:33 Gelesen von C. L. W. Rollins
The Wonderful Adventures of Funakoshi Jiuyemon, part 2 28:34 Gelesen von C. L. W. Rollins
The Eta Maiden and the Hatamoto, part 1 26:25 Gelesen von Viridian
The Eta Maiden and the Hatamoto, part 2 26:19 Gelesen von Viridian
Fairy Tales 1:34 Gelesen von bish
The Tongue Cut Sparrow 4:13 Gelesen von bish
The Accomplished and Lucky Teakettle 3:09 Gelesen von Stephanie Lee
The Crackling Mountain 4:20 Gelesen von Stephanie Lee
The Story of the Old Man Who Made Withered Trees to Blossom 6:02 Gelesen von Amy Gramour
The Battle of the Ape and the Crab 3:58 Gelesen von Kalynda
The Adventures of Little Peachling 4:30 Gelesen von Nadine Eckert-Boulet
The Foxes' Wedding 3:29 Gelesen von Nadine Eckert-Boulet
The History of Sataka Kintoki 4:12 Gelesen von Nadine Eckert-Boulet
The Elves and the Envious Neighbor 2:54 Gelesen von Nadine Eckert-Boulet
The Ghost of Sakura, part 1 22:19 Gelesen von Viglione
The Ghost of Sakura, part 2 24:35 Gelesen von Viglione
The Ghost of Sakura, part 3 26:16 Gelesen von Viglione
The Ghost of Sakura, part 4 12:39 Gelesen von Viglione
How Tajima Shume was Tormented by a Devil of his Own Creation 10:52 Gelesen von JenniferW
Concerning Certain Superstitions 2:28 Gelesen von bish
The Vampire Cat of Nabeshima 14:23 Gelesen von Stephanie Lee
The Story of the Faithful Cat 3:36 Gelesen von bish
How a Man was Bewitched and had His Head Shaved by the Foxes 11:15 Gelesen von Amy Gramour
The Grateful Foxes 11:27 Gelesen von Caroline Driggs
The Badger's Money 8:33 Gelesen von Stephanie Lee
The Prince and the Badger 6:35 Gelesen von Kalynda
Japanese Sermons 15:51 Gelesen von A. J. Carroll
Sermon I 25:28 Gelesen von A. J. Carroll
Sermon II 25:51 Gelesen von A. J. Carroll
Sermon III 22:51 Gelesen von A. J. Carroll
Appendix A: An Account of the Hara-Kiri, part 1 34:51 Gelesen von Availle
Appendix A: An Account of the Hara-Kiri, part 2 33:35 Gelesen von Availle
Appendix A: An Account of the Hara-Kiri, part 3 22:06 Gelesen von Availle
Appendix B: The Marriage Ceremony 24:46 Gelesen von Bellona Times
Appendix B: On the Birth and Bearing of Children 12:14 Gelesen von Joyce Couch
Appendix B: Funeral Rites 5:24 Gelesen von Martin Gradwell

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Stories read by Availle:


(5 stars)

I have trouble paying attention to the stories because her voice is so soothing and beautiful...


(5 stars)

The reader's voice is so soothing and beautiful... I agree with you avaville lover. Andy and the person who wrote the one under mine is sooooo wrong! The names are perfect!!!!!

Tales of Old Japan


(5 stars)

A wonderful text filled with many interesting short stories and insights on Japan. Written shortly after Japan opened up to the world.

nice change of pace


(5 stars)

I usually listen to horror and suspense, this still has those elements but it feels different. Many thanks to the readers!


(3 stars)

glad I listened to these well narrated tales but it was the stories that were not as dynamic and interesting as I had hoped


(5 stars)

a much loved collection of tales. factual as well...for the most part. I love her voice and accent. pronunciation of names is unmatched.

Amazing!


(5 stars)

I just looooove Japan! I hope you guys could post more english-translation of some horror novels, too! (???)

tales and ceremonies of old Japan


(5 stars)

Entertain a philosophical story's with detailed descriptions of traditional ceremonial events