The Human Pillar by Kido Okamoto Paperback Book
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The Human Pillar by Kido Okamoto Paperback Book. This work remains a significant example of early 20th-century Japanese literature, capturing the eerie beauty and tragic depth of classical folklore for a modern work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. The Human Pillar by Kido Okamoto Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "The Human Pillar" is a haunting dramatic work by the renowned Japanese playwright Okamoto Kido, a master of modern Kabuki and supernatural storytelling. Set against the backdrop of ancient Japanese traditions and folklore, the play explores the dark and evocative legend of hitobashira-the practice of human sacrifice to appease divine forces and ensure the permanence of great architectural his signature blend of historical realism and atmospheric tension, Kido delves into the psychological and moral complexities of those caught in the web of superstition and duty. The narrative centers on the chilling necessity of sacrificing a human life to stabilize a structure, reflecting the deep-seated cultural tensions between individual existence and the perceived requirements of the state or the gods. As one of the leading figures of the Shin Kabuki movement, Okamoto Kido brings a refined literary sensibility to this traditional motif, making "The Human Pillar" a compelling exploration of sacrifice, honor, and the spectral presence of the past. This work remains a significant example of early 20th-century Japanese literature, capturing the eerie beauty and tragic depth of classical folklore for a modern work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Details ISBN 1025724801 ISBN-13 9781025724805 Title The Human Pillar Author Kido Okamoto Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 46 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178585610; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
