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His beautiful hostess... began to sing a wild and beautiful air, 1919. Creator: Unknown
His beautiful hostess, seating herself beside the koto, began to sing a wild and beautiful air, 1919. Strange and wonderful to relate

This is the head of Kanshusai, the son of the Lord Sugawara!, 1919. Creator
" This is the head of Kanshusai, the son of the Lord Sugawara!", 1919. The severed head was, in fact, that of little Kotaro

Listen Sawaichi! said the Heavenly Voice... 1919. Creator: Unknown
" Listen Sawaichi!" said the Heavenly Voice, " Through the faith of your wife and the merits of her accumulated prayers your lives shall be prolonged". 1919

Sawaichi... repeated the Buddhist invocation: Namu Amida Butsu, 1919. Creator
Sawaichi, turning his sightless face towards the altar, repeated the Buddhist invocation: " Namu Amida Butsu", 1919

As she spoke, Urasato leaned far out over the balcony... 1919. Creator: Unknown
As she spoke, Urasato leaned far out over the balcony, the picture of youth, grace and beauty, 1919....her figure supple and fragile as a willow branch wafted to and fro by a summer breeze

He was suddenly startled to see a girlish form coming towards him in the wavering shadows, 1919. Hayashi was walking along the Sumida riverbank one evening

He glared fiercely at the apparition... 1919. Creator: Unknown
He glared fiercely at the apparition... 1919. Tomosaburo was a brave, strong-minded samurai, to whom the sensation of fear was totally unknown

Yendo draws his sword... 1919. Creator: Unknown
Yendo draws his sword, when between him and the victim of his vengeance there darts the lovely Kesa, 1919. He raises his sword and seizes his aunt again

Mortally wounded, both men fell to the ground... 1919. Creator: Unknown
Mortally wounded, both men fell to the ground, and so fatal had been Jurobeis thrusts that in a few minutes they breathed their last, 1919

Frontispiece to Romances of Old Japan, 1919. Creator: Unknown
Frontispiece to Romances of Old Japan, 1919. Woman wearing a kimono and holding a fan, surrounded by cherry blossom. From " Romances of Old Japan", by Madame Yukio Ozaki

The picture he so much admired had actually taken life 1919. Creator: Unknown
The picture he so much admired had actually taken life...and was gliding lightly towards him, 1919. Toshika felt unaccountably happy, he could not tell why and sat alone

Her ghastly face and blood-stained garments... 1919. Creator: Unknown
Her ghastly face and blood-stained garments struck terror to the souls of the petrified spectators, 1919....the brides sumptuously lacquered kago appeared, surrounded by a numerous retinue

What was the young mans astonishment to see a pretty young girl standing just within the gate, 1919. A young samurai happened to pass a deserted Buddhist temple

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"Simpkin Marshall Hamilton Kent Co Ltd: Unveiling the Enchanting Tales of Old Japan" Step into a world where beauty and mystery intertwine, as we delve into the captivating stories brought to life by Simpkin Marshall Hamilton Kent Co Ltd. In 1919, an unknown creator transported us back in time with their mesmerizing illustrations. His beautiful hostess beckons us with her melodious voice, singing a wild and enchanting air that resonates through the ages. We are introduced to Kanshusai, son of Lord Sugawara, whose presence commands attention and respect. Listen closely as Sawaichi receives a message from a Heavenly Voice, guiding him on his path. With unwavering devotion, he repeats the Buddhist invocation "Namu Amida Butsu, " seeking solace and enlightenment. On a moonlit night, Urasato leans over the balcony, her silhouette blending seamlessly with the wavering shadows. Suddenly startled by an apparition approaching him in ethereal form – his heart skips a beat. Glaring fiercely at this unexpected sight reveals his love - Kesa's head illuminated by moonlight. His unspeakable horror grips him tightly as he grapples with this haunting revelation. Gunbei watches from afar as his cruel order is executed before his very eyes; guilt gnaws at his conscience while standing on the veranda of remorse. Yendo draws his sword in a moment of desperation or determination - only time will tell which path he chooses to tread upon. Mortally wounded warriors fall to the ground amidst fierce battle cries; their fates intertwined forevermore in this tale of honor and sacrifice. As we turn each page of "Romances of Old Japan, " our senses are awakened by these exquisite illustrations that transport us effortlessly into another era. The frontispiece captures our imagination instantly – inviting us to embark on an unforgettable journey through ancient legends and timeless tales woven by the unknown creator.