Romances of Old Japan


Read by mlcui

(4.7 stars; 20 reviews)

A collection of romances from old Japan rendered into English by Yei Theodora Ozaki. Filled with tales of honor, adventure, tragedy, and romance, this collection will surely give anyone interested in Japanese culture and literature (as well as anyone who can appreciate a good story well-told) an insightful and enjoyable experience. (Summary by mlcui) (6 hr 57 min)

Chapters

The Quest of the Sword - Part 1 15:33 Read by mlcui
The Quest of the Sword - Part 2 26:47 Read by mlcui
The Quest of the Sword - Part 3 18:03 Read by mlcui
The Quest of the Sword - Part 4 23:31 Read by mlcui
The Tragedy of Kesa Gozen 37:11 Read by mlcui
The Spirit of the Lantern 22:22 Read by mlcui
The Reincarnation of Tama 32:43 Read by mlcui
The Lady of the Picture 21:26 Read by mlcui
Urasato, or The Crow of Dawn 39:21 Read by mlcui
Tsubosaka 25:41 Read by mlcui
Loyal, Even Unto Death - Part 1 27:34 Read by mlcui
Loyal, Even Unto Death - Part 2 21:45 Read by mlcui
Loyal, Even Unto Death - Part 3 23:35 Read by mlcui
Kinu Returns from the Grave 24:04 Read by mlcui
A Cherry-Flower Idyll 35:02 Read by mlcui
The Badger-Haunted Temple 23:16 Read by mlcui

Reviews

love the way she reads


(5 stars)

nice and easy to listen to, puts me in a trance almost.

One of my favourites


(5 stars)

An enjoyable collection of tales and reader Mlcui's voice is beautifully mesmerising.

very entertaining


(5 stars)

Excellent reader, charming stories.