| Author |
Nixon-Roulet, Mary F., -1930 |
| LoC No. |
08017694
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| Title |
Japanese folk stories and fairy tales
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| Original Publication |
New York: American Book Company, 1908.
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| Note |
On cover: Eclectic readings.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The choice of the princess -- The mirror of the sun goddess -- The sworded falcon -- The phantom cats -- The Sword of the Clustering Clouds of Heaven -- The boastful bamboo -- The angel's robe -- The moon and the cuckoo -- The Hang-the-Money-Up Tree -- The Goddess of Green-growing Things -- The knightly waste-paper man -- The hunter and the priest -- The Princess Moonbeam -- The single lantern of Yamato -- The soul of the samurai -- The dream of the golden box -- The Princess of the Sea -- The firefly of Matsui -- The mountain rose -- The Evil One and the rat -- The Painter of Cats -- The coming of Benten Sama -- The waterfall which flowed saké -- The boy and the spirits of things -- The daughter of a Samurai -- The fishes of the boiling spring -- The inao of the Ainu -- The goblin tree -- The man who became a serpent -- The Laughing Dumpling -- The sacrifice to Kompira -- The two brothers -- The princess and the fox baby.
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| Credits |
Carla Foust, Joeri de Ruiter and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Japanese Folk Stories and Fairy Tales" by Mary F. Nixon-Roulet is a collection of folk tales written in the early 20th century. This anthology presents a selection of traditional Japanese stories that often feature themes of kindness, bravery, and the interaction between humans and supernatural beings. Each tale introduces various characters, such as noble heroes, lovely princesses, and benevolent spirits, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Japan. At the start of the collection, the opening tale, "The Choice of the Princess," introduces a beautiful but willful princess named Yakami who is unwilling to marry. When her counselors summon suitors from across the land, it is the youngest of eighty-one brothers, who is kind-hearted and gentle, that captures the attention of the princess—not through bravado, but through his compassion for a wounded hare. This tale sets the tone for the collection, emphasizing the virtues of a kind heart and true character in the face of societal expectations and familial pressures. The opening portion resonates with the overarching themes of love, selflessness, and the wisdom found in humility, creating a captivating introduction to the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Folklore -- Japan
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| Subject |
Tales -- Japan
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| Subject |
Fairy tales -- Japan
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73293 |
| Release Date |
Mar 30, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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