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The Man Who Sang to Ghosts
A Japanese Legend, Retold from the Story of Hoichi and Based on The Tale of the Heike
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The story follows a young blind bard who finds fortune living with monks at a renowned Buddhist temple. His luck continues as he is invited to perform his epic verses for a high-ranking lord. However, the intense reactions of the noble audience to his tales of ancient heroes raise questions about the deeper significance of his stories and their impact on those who hear them. The narrative explores themes of art, perception, and the connection between past and present.
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The Man Who Sang to Ghosts, Aaron Shepard
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- 2018
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- Title
- The Man Who Sang to Ghosts
- Subtitle
- A Japanese Legend, Retold from the Story of Hoichi and Based on The Tale of the Heike
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Aaron Shepard
- Publisher
- Skyhook Press
- Publisher
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN13
- 9781620355701
- Category
- Fairy tales / Children’s books
- Description
- The story follows a young blind bard who finds fortune living with monks at a renowned Buddhist temple. His luck continues as he is invited to perform his epic verses for a high-ranking lord. However, the intense reactions of the noble audience to his tales of ancient heroes raise questions about the deeper significance of his stories and their impact on those who hear them. The narrative explores themes of art, perception, and the connection between past and present.