The Tales of the Tokugawa, Volume 1 (of 2) De Benneville, James S. (James Seguin) 1867-1943 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Yotsuya Kwaidan or O'Iwa Inari" by James S. De Benneville is a fictional work, likely written in the early 20th century. This tale explores themes of love, betrayal, and the haunting consequences of vengeful spirits, centering around the character O'Iwa, who becomes a tragic figure driven by rage after experiencing deep betrayal from those she loved. The narrative is entrenched in Japanese folklore and offers insight into the traditional concepts of ghosts and their interactions with the living. The opening of "The Yotsuya Kwaidan" introduces the setting of Edo during the Tokugawa period, where the shrine of O'Iwa Inari stands as a testament to the belief in the supernatural. O'Iwa, a figure caught in a tragic web of betrayal, is poised to exact vengeance on those who conspire against her. The narrative explains the social context of her story, delving into the bureaucratic life of minor officials and hinting at the underlying tensions and intrigues that pervade their world. As we are introduced to O'Iwa's backstory and the dynamics of her relationships, the stage is set for the unfolding drama that intertwines love, tragedy, and the inevitable desire for revenge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-11-28 Produced by Clare Boothby and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Tales -- Japan PL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19944 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19944 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133449.0 19944