Occult Japan (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Way of the Gods: Study of Japanese Personality and PossessionBy Percival Lowell
Length9h 39m
About this audiobook
Occult Japan is Percival Lowell's incisive account of the esoteric and ecstatic dimensions of Japanese religious life, especially Shinto practices of pilgrimage, trance, possession, exorcism, and mountain devotion. Written in the polished, observant prose of a late nineteenth-century travel scholar, the book combines ethnographic curiosity with literary elegance. It belongs to the era of Western encounters with Meiji Japan, when writers sought to interpret a rapidly modernizing nation while also preserving records of practices they considered ancient, mysterious, or endangered. Lowell, better known today as the astronomer who popularized theories of Martian canals, was also a diplomat, traveler, and prolific interpreter of Japan. His years in the country, linguistic engagement, and access to religious ceremonies shaped this study. Yet his perspective is unmistakably that of an educated American Orientalist of his time: perceptive, often sympathetic, but occasionally constrained by evolutionary assumptions about religion and culture. This volume is recommended to readers interested in Japanese religion, anthropology, travel writing, and the intellectual history of East-West encounter. Read critically, Occult Japan offers both valuable descriptions of ritual practice and a revealing portrait of how Meiji Japan was interpreted by an ambitious Western observer.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.3 (12)
Includes Amazon
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length9 hrs 39 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 7, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Occult Japan (Annotated)
10Incarnations.
2Introduction
11Pilgrimages and the Pilgrim Clubs.
3Synopsis
12The Gohei.
4Historical Context
13The Shrines of Ise.
5Author Biography
14Noumena.
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6Preface to the Fourth Edition
15Analysis
7Ontaké.
16Reflection
8Shintō.
17Memorable Quotes
9Miracles.
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