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Title: Child-Life in Japan and Japanese Child Stories
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Child-Life in Japan and Japanese Child Stories" by Matilda Chaplin Ayrton is a collection of cultural observations and children's tales written in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of childhood in Japan, exploring the traditions, customs, and playful spirit found in the daily lives of Japanese children through various narratives and illustrations. Ayrton's reflections provide insight into how children engage with their environments, both in play and in the cultural practices that shape their upbringing. The opening of this work establishes a warm, inviting atmosphere that emphasizes both the joyful experiences of Japanese children and their vibrant cultural context. It introduces the setting with descriptions of children playing in the snow, sporting unique wooden shoes, and enjoying traditional music through bamboo flutes and drums. Ayrton paints a vivid picture of their innocence and imaginative play, setting the stage for the deeper exploration of child life and folklore that unfolds in the following chapters. Overall, the introduction not only highlights the spirited activities of these children but also sets a tone of appreciation for the cultural richness of Japan. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ayrton, Matilda Chaplin, 1846-1883
Editor: Griffis, William Elliot, 1843-1928
EBook No.: 28979
Published: May 28, 2009
Downloads: 523
Language: English
Subject: Japan -- Social life and customs
Subject: Fairy tales -- Japan
Subject: Children -- Japan
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Child-Life in Japan and Japanese Child Stories
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Meredith Bach, Asad Razzaki and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Child-Life in Japan and Japanese Child Stories" by Matilda Chaplin Ayrton is a collection of cultural observations and children's tales written in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of childhood in Japan, exploring the traditions, customs, and playful spirit found in the daily lives of Japanese children through various narratives and illustrations. Ayrton's reflections provide insight into how children engage with their environments, both in play and in the cultural practices that shape their upbringing. The opening of this work establishes a warm, inviting atmosphere that emphasizes both the joyful experiences of Japanese children and their vibrant cultural context. It introduces the setting with descriptions of children playing in the snow, sporting unique wooden shoes, and enjoying traditional music through bamboo flutes and drums. Ayrton paints a vivid picture of their innocence and imaginative play, setting the stage for the deeper exploration of child life and folklore that unfolds in the following chapters. Overall, the introduction not only highlights the spirited activities of these children but also sets a tone of appreciation for the cultural richness of Japan. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ayrton, Matilda Chaplin, 1846-1883
Editor: Griffis, William Elliot, 1843-1928
EBook No.: 28979
Published: May 28, 2009
Downloads: 523
Language: English
Subject: Japan -- Social life and customs
Subject: Fairy tales -- Japan
Subject: Children -- Japan
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.