Momotaro; or, Little Peachling by Anonymous
"Momotaro; or, Little Peachling" by Anonymous is a classic Japanese fairy tale written during the late 19th century. This engaging story is part of a broader tradition of folklore and children’s literature, focusing on themes of bravery, adventure, and friendship. The tale introduces readers to the eponymous hero, Momotaro, who embarks on a quest to confront the forces of evil represented by devils on a distant island. In the story, Momotaro, a
boy born from a giant peach found by an old couple, grows strong and determined to defeat the devilish beings who have been troubling his homeland. He gathers companions—a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant—by sharing his dumplings with them. Together, they journey to the island of the devils, where Momotaro bravely battles the chief devil, Akandoji. After a fierce struggle, Momotaro overcomes him, claiming the riches of the devils and returning home as a hero, celebrated and enriched by his adventure. This tale encapsulates the values of cooperation, courage, and the joy of returning home after a successful quest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title |
Momotaro; or, Little Peachling Japanese Fairy Tale Series No. 1 |
| Credits |
Produced by Meredith Bach, Ernest Schaal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Folklore -- Japan |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Japan |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33051 |
| Release Date | Jul 2, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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