The Willow in Autumn: Ryūtei Tanehiko, 1783-1842

In early 19th-century Japan - the silver age of Edo-period literature - Ryutei Tanehiko was a well-known author of popular illustrated fiction. This account of his life and works covers his early yomihon (lengthy romances of improbable perils and adventures) and his gokan (intricately plotted stories in simple language intended for a general audience).