柳田 國男
3 books
About the Author
柳田國男 (1875-1962) is revered as the father of modern Japanese folklore studies, whose lifelong dedication to preserving the oral traditions, myths, and customs of rural Japan profoundly shaped the nation's cultural understanding. Born in a remote mountain village in Matsuyama, he pursued law at Tokyo Imperial University before immersing himself in ethnographic fieldwork across the archipelago. Through meticulous collection of tales from isolated communities,柳田 captured the essence of Japan's spiritual heritage, blending scholarly rigor with a poetic sensibility. His seminal works, such as '大活字本シリーズ 柳田國男① 遠野物語 (Japanese Edition)' and '大活字本シリーズ 柳田國男③ こども風土記 (Japanese Edition)', illuminate the supernatural folklore of Iwate Prefecture and the everyday wisdom of children in traditional settings, offering timeless insights into the human condition intertwined with nature and the supernatural.
Common genres
Writing style
ethnographic
narrative
poetic
