Inu-Oh
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in the classical Japanese work The Tale of the Heike or traditional arts such as Noh and the biwa
- Literary enthusiasts who appreciate nonlinear narrative, textual experimentation, and magical realism
- Thoughtful readers concerned with themes of historical writing, power narratives, and marginalized voices
- Viewers who enjoyed Masaaki Yuasa's animated film Inu-ō and wish to explore the original text in depth
Not a good fit for
- Readers expecting traditional, linear historical fiction or light entertainment
- Readers entirely unfamiliar with medieval Japanese history and culture who are unwilling to accept jump-cut narratives
Reading tips
- Before reading, a basic understanding of The Tale of the Heike and the profession of biwa priest can help in grasping the story's framework and characters' motives.
- Don't worry too much about matching historical fact; focus instead on the emotional bond and artistic resonance between the two protagonists, which drive the story.
- Try to feel the rhythm and imagery in the prose; some passages are best read aloud to experience their unique musicality and dramatic tension.
About the publisher
Founded in 1997 and based in Beijing, Taihai Publishing House takes “building cultural bridges and promoting cross-strait unity” as its mission, focusing on Taiwan-related studies, social sciences and humanities, Chinese and foreign history, and literature. Judging from the 709 titles in the database, its publishing centers on foreign literature and classic works, with attention to Eastern philosophy, architecture, and social culture. Representative books include Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha and Steppenwolf and the four-volume Hesse literary series, Liang Sicheng’s A History of Chinese Architecture, Lao She’s Teahouse (unabridged classic edition), Sun Wu’s The Art of War, and collections by W. Somerset Maugham, Yasunari Kawabata, and Yukio Mishima. Its authors include major foreign writers such as Hesse, Maugham, Kawabata, and Mishima, as well as Liang Sicheng, Lao She, and Sun Wu. Its publishing features complete presentation of classic texts and series-based organization of foreign literature; public information on its Taiwan-related studies titles and authors is limited.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 序 谭之章
- 一 海之章
- 二 幻经之章
- 三 宫之章
- 四 生之章
- 五 音之章
- 六 灵之章
- 七 饿鬼之章
- 八 面之章
- 九 足之章
- 十 变乱之章
- 十一 葫芦之章
- 十二 葫芦之章
- 十三 名之章
- 十四 当道之章
- 十五 十年之章
- 十六 灵之章
- 十七 琵琶之章
- 十八 术之章
- 十九 生之章
- 二十 面之章
- 二十一 足之章
- 二十二 群灵之章
- 二十三 新作之章
- 二十四 策之章
- 二十五 平氏之章
- 二十六 美之章
- 二十七 鱼类之章
- 二十八 赏赐之章
- 二十九 陷阱之章
- 三十 名之章
- 三十一 直面之章
- 三十二 有名之章
- 三十三 将军之章
- 三十四 天女之章
- 三十五 墓之章
- 三十六 谭之章
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About the author
Hideo Furukawa is a Japanese novelist whose work Inu-Oh has been translated into Chinese and is often classified under foreign literature. Because public information is limited, his birth year, educational background, and complete bibliography cannot be confirmed at present; nevertheless, Inu-Oh offers a glimpse of his writing style and thematic interests. The work revolves around the central figure of "Inu-Oh" and displays a clearly fictional and legendary character, with a narrative that emphasizes atmosphere and the unfolding of the characters' fates, while the rhythm of the language is full of tension. Furukawa's writing does not rely on elaborate plotting but rather on the accumulation of imagery and the advancement of mood, drawing readers gradually into the world he constructs. For Chinese readers, he is a foreign author known through a single work, and understanding of him remains limited, yet the imagination and stylistic awareness evident in his writing deserve attention.
