This book is an intellectual collection of essays that explores the passion for "deviation" – *fūkyō* (eccentricity) – lurking in the depths of the human psyche, traversing literature, art, fantasy, the bizarre, and cultural history. "Fūkyō" refers to the fundamental yearning for creativity that transcends common sense and established norms, and the author discusses painters, writers, and thinkers who possess this spirit from a unique perspective. Key Points of the Book (Main Contents) • Exploring "fūkyō," the passion for deviation hidden in the human depths • Discussing ukiyo-e artists with an eerie atmosphere and writers of "rhapsody" • Deciphering the structure of fantasy seen in fairy tales • Includes essays on contemporary haiku and forgeries • A masterpiece as a collection of critical essays tracing the lineage of possessed dreams Packed with insightful observations backed by Yurakimi's encyclopedic knowledge and rich education, this book is recommended for those interested in literature, art, thought, and cultural studies. First edition published in 1983. Cover has some wear. The interior is beautiful compared to its age. #Fūkyō Toranomaki (The Tiger Scroll of Eccentricity) #Fūkyō (Eccentricity) #Yura Kimiyoshi #Seidosha #Literary Criticism #Art Criticism #Criticism #Fantasy Literature #Cultural Studies #English Literature #Deviation #Essays #Encyclopedic #Used Book