William George Aston war ein britischer Diplomat und Gelehrter, der sich auf die Sprache und Geschichte Japans und Koreas spezialisierte. Seine Arbeit befasst sich mit den tiefgreifenden kulturellen und historischen Zusammenhängen dieser Nationen und bietet den Lesern eine einzigartige Perspektive auf ihre Entwicklung. Astons Beitrag liegt in seiner Fähigkeit, diplomatische Erfahrung mit einem tiefen akademischen Interesse an Ostasien zu verbinden. Seine Schriften bleiben eine wertvolle Ressource für das Verständnis der Geschichte und Linguistik der Region.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance while acknowledging potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote important literature by providing an affordable, high-quality modern edition that remains faithful to the original text.
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Japanese literature, tracing its development and evolution over the centuries. The reprint of the 1899 edition maintains the original insights and scholarly analysis, providing readers with a valuable resource for understanding the cultural and historical context of Japanese literary works. It serves as an essential reference for anyone interested in the rich literary traditions of Japan.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance and cultural importance. As a result of its age, it may include imperfections like marks, notations, and flawed pages. The reprint aims to protect and promote classic literature by providing an affordable, high-quality edition that remains faithful to the original text.
Covering Japan's history from its earliest times to A.D. 697, this volume by William George Aston offers a detailed exploration of significant events, including the rise of the imperial dynasty and the introduction of Buddhism. Utilizing various sources like ancient chronicles and legends, Aston highlights cultural, social, and historical transformations. This comprehensive account also delves into the customs and beliefs of the Japanese people, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Japanese history and culture.
This edition has been thoroughly rewritten. It is also much enlarged, and is almost completely a new work. More exclusive attention has been paid in it to the Tokio dialect, which now bids fair to become the language of the upper classes of Japan generally. At the suggestion of a friend, a literal interlinear translation of the examples has been added. No translation, however, has ordinarily been given of the particles which occur in them. Their meaning can be found in the chapter on particles. Contents: I. Syllabary-Pronunciation. II. Parts of speech. III. Noun. IV. Pronoun. V. Numeral. VI. Verb. VII. Adjective. VIII. Auxiliary words. IX. Particles. X. Adverbs, Conjunctions, Prepositions and Interjections. XI. English into Japanese. XII. Honorific and Humble forms. XIII. Syntax. XIV. Time, money, weights and measures. XV. Errors in speaking Japanese. XVI. Extracts. Index. (Re-edition, originally published 1888). ISBN 9783862888740. LINCOM Gramatica 217. 228pp. 2018.
This book presents a high-quality reprint of the original edition, exploring the principles and practices of Shinto, Japan's indigenous spirituality. It delves into the beliefs surrounding kami (spirits), rituals, and the connection between nature and spirituality, offering insights into the cultural significance of Shinto in Japanese society. The text serves as a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the depth and richness of this ancient belief system.