Yūrei : the Japanese ghost

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Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-221).
Formatted Contents Note:	Ghosts and Yūrei -- The Ghost of Oyuki -- Weird Tales -- Kabuki and Yūrei -- The Rule of the Dead -- A world Over There -- A Good Death -- Ghosts of Hate -- Ghosts of Love -- The Ghost of Okiku -- The Earth-Bound Spirit -- The Festival of the Dead -- Tales of Moonlight and Rain -- The Persistence of Yūrei.
Summary, etc.:	"Combining his lifelong interest in Japanese tradition and his personal experiences with these vengeful spirits, Davisson launches an investigation into the origin, popularization, and continued existence of yurei in Japan. Juxtaposing historical documents and legends against contemporary yurei-based horror films such as The Ring, Davisson explores the persistence of this paranormal phenomenon in modern day Japan and its continued spread throughout the West." -- Amazon.com