Thank you for viewing. This is a set of 20 volumes (volumes 1-20) of the "Nihon Koten Bungaku Taikei" (Comprehensive Collection of Japanese Classical Literature) published by Iwanami Shoten. This is a full-fledged literary collection that covers major classical Japanese literary works. It includes very valuable classical literary works such as Kojiki, Fudoki, Manyoshu (1-4), Ancient Songs Collection, Kokin Wakashu, Taketori Monogatari, Ise Monogatari, Yamato Monogatari, Utsubo Monogatari (1-3), Ochikubo Monogatari, Tsutsumi Chūgon Monogatari, Genji Monogatari (1-5), Makura no Soshi, Murasaki Shikibu Nikki, Tosa Nikki, Kagerō Nikki, Izumi Shikibu Nikki, and Sarashina Nikki. According to the colophon (※from Genji Monogatari 1), this series was first published in 1958 (Showa 33). This set includes many volumes that were first editions, making it a very valuable and precious collection as a used book. How about it for those who are interested in studying Japanese classical literature, want to experience the academic achievements of the time, or want to enrich their study? 【Product Details】 * Title: Nihon Koten Bungaku Taikei (Comprehensive Collection of Japanese Classical Literature) * Publisher: Iwanami Shoten * Volumes: Volumes 1-20 (20-volume set) * Genre: Japanese Classical Literature / Literary History / Academic Book / Complete Works * Contents: As described above, it contains many major classical Japanese literary works. * Format: Hardcover * Publication Year: Many were published around 1958 (※The publication year of each volume may vary slightly, but many are first editions from this era.) * Original Price: 650 yen per volume (e.g., Genji Monogatari 1) 【Condition of the Product】 ※Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned, as the products are used or stored items. There are signs of aging, such as yellowing, stains, scratches, and dirt, as well as damage to the covers and spines throughout all volumes. In particular, due to the age of the books, some volumes may have noticeable yellowing and stains on the edges (sides of the book). We have checked for any writing, but we would appreciate your understanding if we have overlooked anything. The purchase date is unknown. ※As shown in the photos. Please purchase after confirming. ※Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned. Please purchase only if you fully understand that these are used books from approximately 65 years ago and their condition.