Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Japanese Folktales is one of the most complete collections of stories translated to English and introduces the reader to the vast world of Japanese ghouls, goblins, ogres, sea kings, magical birds, dragons, and of course, Momotaro, the Peach Boy.
Japanese folklore is richly imaginative and the 22 classic stories collected here are some of the most popular ever told. Each story transports the reader to a different realm of magical kingdoms, mysterious seas, and mythical lands including:
- The story of goldfish dancers and carp musicians who entertain a brave warrior
- The tale of a lonely girl whose life is changed by a shining disc left by her mother
- The explanation of how the jellyfish lost its bones
- And the adventures of a boy born from a peach that washes up on a riverbank that every Japanese child knows by heart.
These well-loved folk tales are sure to delight readers young and old while introducing them to Japan's vivid fantasy tradition.
Synopsis
Japanese Folktales is the most complete collection of Japanese folk stories available in English. It introduces the reader to the enchanting world of Japanese ghouls, goblins, ogres, sea kings, magical birds, dragons and of course, Momotaro, the lovable Peach Boy.
Japanese folklore is richly imaginative and the 22 classic stories presented here are some of the most popular tales ever told. Each story transports the reader to a realm of magical kingdoms, mysterious beings and mythical lands including:
- The story of goldfish dancers and carp musicians who entertain a brave warrior
- The tale of a lonely girl whose life is changed by a shining disc left by her mother
- The explanation of how the jellyfish lost its bones
- And the adventures of a boy born from a peach that washes up on a riverbank
These well-loved folk tales are sure to delight readers young and old while introducing them to Japan's vivid fantasy tradition.
Synopsis
- Ozaki's classic collection of traditional Japanese tales is still one of the most complete collections in English.
- These 22 popular stories provide an excellent introduction to Japanese folklore.
- Includes the story of Momotaro (Peach Boy), one of the most recognizable figures in Japanese folklore.
- This edition includes a new foreword by Lucy Fraser of the University of Queensland.
Synopsis
Be transported to a realm of magical kingdoms, mysterious beings and mythical lands. Japanese Folktales is the most complete collection of Japanese stories in English. It introduces readers to the enchanting world of ghouls, goblins, ogres, sea kings, magical birds, dragons and of course, Momotaro, the lovable Peach Boy.
Japanese folklore is richly imaginative and the 22 classic stories presented here are some of the most popular tales ever told, including:
- The story of goldfish dancers and carp musicians who entertain a brave warrior
- The tale of a lonely girl whose life is changed by a shining disc left by her mother
- The explanation of how the jellyfish lost its bones
- The adventures of a boy born from a peach that washes up on a riverbank
These well-loved folktales are sure to delight readers young and old, while introducing them to vivid world of Japanese myths and legends.