Primitive and Medieval Japanese Texts Transcribed into Roman with Introductions, Notes, and Glossaries is a valuable resource for the study of ancient Japanese literature. This edition collects and translates texts written in various historical eras of Japan, which allows the reader to better understand the development of Japanese writing and culture. Each text is accompanied by detailed introductions that help contextualize the material, notes that explain difficult expressions and idioms, and glossaries for quickly looking up the meaning of unfamiliar words. This book will be a useful addition to students of Japanese studies, researchers of Japanese literature, and anyone interested in Japanese culture and history.