The Lady Who Loved Insects by Arthur Waley LIMITED Ed. #254/500 (1929, HC)

Description: Limited Edition, Numbered. This is #254/550. 1929, Blackamore Press. Classic Japanese Tale translated by Arthur Waley. Dry Points (illustrations) by Hermine David. Silk Bound Book with Gold Lettering embossed on the front cover and spine. Classic Japanese tale from the 12th century, part of the “Tsutsumi Chūnagon Monogatari” collection. It tells the story of a court lady who defies societal norms by embracing her love for insects and nature, rather than conforming to the expected beauty standards of the Heian period.Arthur Waley, a renowned translator of Asian literature, translated this story into English, allowing a wider audience to appreciate its themes of individuality and non-conformity. His translation is appreciated for its ability to convey the nuances of the original text while making it accessible to English readers.Ships Quickly. Combined Shipping is Available. If it does not show in your cart, please email.

Price: 115.95 USD

Location: Tacoma, Washington

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Item must be returned within: 30 Days

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Book Title: The Lady Who Loved Insects

Custom Bundle: No

Book Series: World Literature

Original Language: Japanese

Item Length: 8.5

Vintage: Yes

Personalize: No

Format: Hardcover

Unit Type: Unit

Language: English

Item Height: .50

Personalized: No

Features: Illustrated

Unit Quantity: 1

Topic: Japanese Folk Tale

Item Width: 6

Signed: No

Ex Libris: No

Narrative Type: Fiction

Publisher: The Blackamore Press

Inscribed: No

Intended Audience: Adults

Edition: Limited Edition 254/550

Publication Year: 1929

Type: Novel

Era: 1920s

Illustrator: Hermine David

Author: Arthur Waley, Translator

Genre: Antiquarian & Collectible, World literature & Classics

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Item Weight: 13

Number of Pages: 35