Japanese literature is well known for its unusual, disturbing, or downright scary stories, and Kyusaku Yumeno--a classic author whose name means "the eccentric dreamer"--personifies these dark elements.

The Spirit Drum, Yumeno's debut work that gained him fame in the eye of the public, is the fateful tale of how a seemingly harmless musical instrument manages to bring ruin to a pair of families over several generations, a ruthless form of revenge for an ancient wrongdoing.

Influenced by Noh theater, the oldest form of traditional Japanese drama still performed in the modern day, The Spirit Drum is a memorable work of early 20th century Japanese literature, resplendent with that era's culture and rich with an otherworldly atmosphere.

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• Publication Date: December 15, 2019
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• Print Length: 58 Pages
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