Tales of the Supernatural in Early Modern Japan: Kaidan, Akinari, Ugetsu Monogatari

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Preface.....i Acknowledgements.....v Introduction.....1 Chapter 1 The Emergence of Kaidan-shu.....7 What are Kaidan? Entertaining Characteristics of Kaidan Social Background Tracing Kaidan-shu till the Appearance of Ugetsu monogatari Chapter 2 Belief in the Supernatural in the Edo Period.....29 General Belief in the Supernatural People Around Akinari Akinari's Belief in the Supernatural Chapter 3 The Appeal of Kaidan.....53 Fascination with the Grotesque Plausible Explanation for Inexplicable Events Attraction of the Exotic Socio-political Commentary Chapter 4 Akinari and Kaidan ugetsu monogatari.....69 Akinari's Views on Writing Tales and His Quest Peak - Obsession to Power Chrysanthemum Tryst - Obsession to Promise Hut Amidst the Thickets - Obsession to Tell Her Grief Dream - Obsession with Carp and Art Sacred Bird - Obsession to This World Cauldron of Kibitsu - A Woman's Obsession for Revenge Lust of White Serpent - A Woman's Obsession with a Man Blue Hood - A Man's Obsession with a Boy Theory of Poverty and Wealth - Obsession to Gold The No Connection Imagery of Moonlight and Rain Conclusion.....137 Japanese and Chinese Names and Terms.....143 Bibliography.....151 Index.....179

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