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"Japanese Fairy Tales" by Yei Theodora Ozaki is a collection of traditional Japanese stories compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology features enchanting tales that reflect the rich culture and folklore of Japan, presenting a blend of adventure, morality, and fantastical elements. Each story is distinctly woven with themes of heroism, kindness, and moral lessons, making them captivating for readers of all ages. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to a world filled with remarkable characters and moral dilemmas. It begins with the tale of "My Lord Bag of Rice," where a courageous warrior, Tawara Toda, faces a terrifying serpent-dragon to help the Dragon King by defeating his enemy, a monstrous centipede. This tale sets the stage for an exciting exploration of bravery and the rewards of good deeds. Following that, "The Tongue-Cut Sparrow" tells the story of kindness and retribution, where a gentle old man who shows compassion for a sparrow ultimately faces the consequences of his harsh wife's cruelty. These stories provide a glimpse into the enchanting and morally rich narratives that define Ozaki's collection, making it a delightful read for anyone interested in folklore and cultural tales from Japan. ... Read more
About this eBook
| Author | Ozaki, Yei Theodora |
|---|---|
| Title | Japanese Fairy Tales |
| Contents | My Lord Bag of Rice -- The tongue-cut sparrow -- The story of Urashima Taro, the fisher lad -- The farmer and the badger -- The "shinansha," or the south pointing carriage -- The adventures of Kintaro, the golden boy -- The story of princess Hase -- The story of the man who did not wish to die -- The bamboo-cutter and the moon-child -- The mirror of Matsuyama -- The goblin of Adachigahara -- The sagacious monkey and the boar -- The happy hunter and the skillful fisher -- The story of the old man who made withered trees to flower -- The jelly fish and the monkey -- The quarrel of the monkey and the crab -- The white hare and the crocodiles -- The story of Prince Yamato Take -- Momotaro, or the story of the son of a peach -- The ogre of Rashomon -- How an old man lost his wen -- The stones of five colours and the Empress Jokwa. |
| Credits | Charles Franks, Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Japan |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4018 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3637 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Original page: gutenberg.org/ebooks/4018