Description

The Japanese Fairy Book is a collection of traditional Japanese folktales, retold by Yei Theodora Ozaki. The book includes stories of magical creatures, brave heroes, and cunning tricksters, all set in the rich cultural landscape of Japan. The tales range from the familiar, such as the story of Momotaro, the Peach Boy, to lesser-known gems like The Story of the Man Who Did Not Wish to Die. The book also includes beautiful illustrations that capture the essence of each story. Whether you are a fan of fairy tales, interested in Japanese culture, or simply looking for a delightful read, The Japanese Fairy Book is sure to enchant and entertain.1903. Twenty-two Japanese legends and fairy tales about peasants and kings, good and bad forces, princesses, animals, the sea, and the sky written for children of the West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.