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Japanese Fairy Tales

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(4,719 Sterne; 80 Bewertungen)

First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by her friend Andrew Lang, another collector of fairy stories, who printed his stories in the many Colored Fairy Books. (Summary by not.a.moose) (7 hr 35 min)

Chapters

Preface

3:15

Read by Scott Robbins

My Lord Bag of Rice

16:00

Read by John Rose

The Tongue-Cut Sparrow

21:08

Read by Wina Hathaway

The Story of Urashima Taro, The Fisher Lad

24:51

Read by Wina Hathaway

The Farmer and the Badger

15:57

Read by Eliza Horne

The "Shinansha," or The South Pointing Carriage

8:00

Read by Scott Robbins

The Adventures of Kintaro, The Golden Boy

18:53

Read by Jonathan Feldman

The Story of Princess Hase

20:44

Read by Wina Hathaway

The Story of the Man Who Did Not Wish to Die

17:25

Read by Michael Rhys

The Bamboo-Cutter and the Moon-Child

36:26

Read by Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010)

The Mirror of Matsuyama

34:48

Read by Clarke Bell

The Goblin of Adachigahara

10:52

Read by Scott Robbins

The Sagacious Monkey and the Boar

5:56

Read by Gesine

The Happy Hunter and the Skillful Fisher

40:03

Read by Scott Robbins

The Story of the Old Man Who Made Withered Trees to Flower

18:01

Read by Carol Goode

The Jelly Fish and the Monkey

20:16

Read by Scott Robbins

The Quarrel of the Monkey and the Crab

18:01

Read by Scott Robbins

The White Hare and the Crocodiles

14:22

Read by Scott Robbins

The Story of Prince Yamato Take

33:36

Read by Scott Robbins

Momotaro, or The Story of the Son of a Peach

27:49

Read by Scott Robbins

The Ogre of Rashomon

14:05

Read by Scott Robbins

How an Old Man Lost his Wen

14:28

Read by Scott Robbins

The Stones of Five Colors and The Empress Jokwa

20:47

Read by Scott Robbins

Bewertungen

great fun

(4 Sterne)

Fun and interesting folk tales of Japan, well read by multiple readers. A very enjoyable collection.

very interesting book

(5 Sterne)

as an anime guy, I always wanted to learn japanese folklore, and japanese mythology. this is the perfect one.

it was good

(5 Sterne)

it was good

Good Read

(5 Sterne)

Beautiful stories of old Japan. They were all very interesting and well read. I enjoyed this book very much.

Perfect!

(5 Sterne)

Awesome readers, great pronunciation of Japanese names, good quality audio. Everything you could ask for. Thank you!

Good

(4 Sterne)

I love the stories! My mom read the book to us when we were eating lunch!!

great stories!

(5 Sterne)

Well read, these stories are delightful and inspiring for young and old. Interesting.

(5 Sterne)

I absolutely love this its amazing