The Yotsuya Kwaidan: Or O'Iwa Inari (1917)

The Yotsuya Kwaidan: Or O???????Iwa Inari is a book written by James Seguin De Benneville and published in 1917. The book is a collection of Japanese ghost stories, or kwaidan, that were popular during the Edo period. The stories are set in Yotsuya, a district in Tokyo known for its haunted reputation.The main story in the book is about a woman named O???????Iwa who is betrayed by her husband and left to die. She returns as a vengeful spirit and haunts her husband and his new wife, causing them to suffer a series of terrifying events. The story is a classic example of Japanese horror and has been adapted into various forms of media, including films, plays, and novels.Other stories in the book include tales of cursed swords, supernatural creatures, and haunted houses. Each story is accompanied by illustrations that add to the eerie atmosphere of the book.Overall, The Yotsuya Kwaidan: Or O???????Iwa Inari is a fascinating glimpse into Japanese folklore and a must-read for fans of horror and ghost stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.