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This collection of Japanese fairy tales is the outcome of a suggestion made to me indirectly through a friend by Mr. Andrew Lang. They have been translated from the modern version written by Sadanami Sanjin. These stories are not literal translations, and though the Japanese story and all quaint Japanese expressions have been faithfully preserved, they have been told more with the view to interest young readers of the West than the technical student of folk-lore.... In telling these stories in English I have followed my fancy in adding such touches of local color or description as they seemed to need or as pleased me, and in one or two instances I have gathered in an incident from another version. At all times, among my friends, both young and old, English or American, I have always found eager listeners to the beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan, and in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority...
Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki
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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. This edition includes all 63 original illustrations from printed book format.
Immerse Yourself in the Enchanting World of Japanese Folklore and Victorian Memoir: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki & Confessions of an English Opium-Eater by Thomas De Quincey Embark on a journey through the captivating realms of Japanese folklore and Victorian memoir with this exceptional 2 Ebook combo. From the enchanting tales of Yei Theodora Ozaki to the introspective reflections of Thomas De Quincey, this collection offers a delightful blend of cultural richness and personal narrative. Book 1: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki: A Treasury of Magical Stories. Delve into the enchanting world of Japanese folklore with Yei Theodora Ozaki's timeless collection of "Japane...
Yei Theodora Ozaki (1871 - 1932) was an early 20th-century translator of Japanese short stories and fairy tales. Her translations were fairly liberal but have been popular, and were reprinted several times after her death. Over the years, she traveled back and forth between Japan and Europe, as her employment and family duties took her, and lived in places as diverse as Italy and the drafty upper floor of a Buddhist temple. In this book: Japanese Fairy Tales Warriors of Old Japan and Other Stories Romances of Old Japan
Selected Stories of Yei Theodora Ozaki by Yei Theodora Ozaki: "Selected Stories of Yei Theodora Ozaki" presents a collection of captivating and enchanting stories from Japanese folklore and mythology. Yei Theodora Ozaki, the author, has skillfully compiled and translated these tales, preserving the essence and charm of Japanese storytelling. From mythical creatures and heroic feats to supernatural encounters and moral lessons, these stories transport readers to a world of wonder and imagination. This book is a delightful read for anyone interested in exploring the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Stories of Yei Theodora Ozaki": Japanese Folklore and Mytho...
This collection of Japanese fairy tales is the outcome of a suggestion made to me indirectly through a friend by Mr. Andrew Lang. They have been translated from the modern version written by Sadanami Sanjin. These stories are not literal translations, and though the Japanese story and all quaint Japanese expressions have been faithfully preserved, they have been told more with the view to interest young readers of the West than the technical student of folk-lore.
Japanese Fairy Tales was translated by Yei Theodora Ozaki. Her translations of Japanese tales are very popular and were reprinted many times over the years. Yei Theodora Ozaki lived an untraditional life during her life time, refusing an arranged marriage she became a teacher and secretary instead to earn money. While traveling over Japan and Europe her letters home went astray and arrived serendipitously to Yukio Ozaki a Japanese politician. After exchanging many letters they finally met in 1904 and were married.
Twenty-two charming Japanese Fairy Tales, translated by Yei Theodora Ozaki, including 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 Moonchild, 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 Jellyfish 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_, and The Stones of Five Colors and the Empress Jokwa