""The Ten Foot Square Hut And Tales Of The Heike"" is a book written by A.L. Sadler that explores the history and culture of Japan through two distinct lenses. The first part of the book focuses on the Ten Foot Square Hut, a small dwelling traditionally used by Zen Buddhist monks for meditation and contemplation. Sadler delves into the history and significance of this humble abode, discussing its origins, construction, and symbolic meaning in Japanese culture.The second part of the book is dedicated to the Tales of the ...
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""The Ten Foot Square Hut And Tales Of The Heike"" is a book written by A.L. Sadler that explores the history and culture of Japan through two distinct lenses. The first part of the book focuses on the Ten Foot Square Hut, a small dwelling traditionally used by Zen Buddhist monks for meditation and contemplation. Sadler delves into the history and significance of this humble abode, discussing its origins, construction, and symbolic meaning in Japanese culture.The second part of the book is dedicated to the Tales of the Heike, a collection of epic stories that recount the rise and fall of the Taira clan during the late twelfth century. These tales are considered some of the most important works of Japanese literature, and Sadler provides a detailed analysis of their themes, characters, and historical context. Through these tales, readers gain insight into the values and beliefs of medieval Japan, including the importance of loyalty, honor, and the warrior code.Overall, ""The Ten Foot Square Hut And Tales Of The Heike"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Japan, exploring both the spiritual and secular aspects of Japanese life. Whether you are a history buff, a literature lover, or simply curious about Japan, this book is sure to captivate and enlighten you.This is a new release of the original 1928 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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