| Author |
James, Grace |
| Illustrator |
Goble, Warwick, 1862-1943 |
| Title |
Japanese Fairy Tales
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 90.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Contents |
Green willow -- The flute -- The tea-kettle -- The peony lantern -- The Sea King and the magic jewels -- The good thunder -- The black bowl -- The star lovers -- Horaizan -- Reflections -- The story of Susa, the Impetuous -- The wind in the pine tree -- Flower of the peony -- The mallet -- The bell of Dōjōji -- The Maiden of Unai -- The robe of feathers -- The Singing Bird of Heaven -- The Cold Lady -- The Fire Quest -- A legend of Kwannon -- The espousal of the rat's daughter -- The land of Yomi -- The spring lover and the autumn lover -- The strange story of the golden comb -- The jelly-fish takes a journey -- Urashima -- Tamamo, the fox maiden -- Momotaro -- The Matsuyama mirror -- Broken images -- The tongue-cut sparrow -- The nurse -- The beautiful dancer of Yedo -- Hana-saka-jiji -- The moon maiden -- Karma -- The sad story of the Yaoya's daughter.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, S.D., and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"Japanese Fairy Tales" by Grace James is a collection of traditional stories derived from Japanese folklore, likely written in the early 20th century. The tales encompass a variety of themes involving love, morality, and supernatural elements, offering readers an enchanting glimpse into Japanese culture and mythology. The opening stories introduce characters such as Tomodata, a noble samurai, and the stunning maiden, Green Willow, whose romantic encounter leads to profound consequences. The beginning of the book unfolds with the tale of "Green Willow," introducing Tomodata, a dedicated samurai tasked with a dangerous mission by his lord. Despite his loyalty and sense of duty, Tomodata becomes enchanted by a maiden named Green Willow after encountering her during a treacherous journey. Their fleeting yet profound connection leads Tomodata to forget his quest, showcasing the theme of love's overpowering nature. The narrative paints a poignant picture of love, loss, and the inevitable sorrow that accompanies such deep emotions, setting the stage for the other enchanting tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
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| Subject |
Fairy tales -- Japan
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35853 |
| Release Date |
Apr 13, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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