Where the Wild Ladies Are By Aoko Matsuda free pdf book download right now. Aoko Matsuda’s “Where the Wild Ladies Are” is a lively anthology of feminist reinterpretations of classic Japanese folktales. The book paints a universe where spirits and humans coexist, with spirits providing a range of services from truth-telling to babysitting.
The narratives are interconnected, crafting a world where intense “feminine” passions are not suppressed but nurtured. The book breathes new life into the rich tradition of Japanese folktales, depicting a world where humans are comforted, guided, challenged, and transformed by the occasionally visible forces that surround them.