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Title:
Japanese Fairy World
Stories from the Wonder-Lore of Japan
Note: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Japanese Fairy World" by William Elliot Griffis is a collection of traditional Japanese folk tales written in the late 19th century. This work presents a selection of stories that focus on themes of wonder, heroism, and morality through enchanting narratives, resembling a child's fable collection. Griffis aims to exclude darker elements often present in folklore, making these stories suitable for children and a wider audience. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing its purpose and the selection process of the tales. The author reflects on his experiences in Japan and his fascination with the country's rich folklore, which he hopes to share with American readers. He introduces the first pair of stories: the tale of the Star Lovers, a celebration of love and longing, and the amusing journey of two frogs, which tests their understanding of the world beyond their surroundings. These stories not only illustrate cultural aspects of Japan but also hint at the whimsical nature of the collection, inviting readers into a world where magic and morality intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Griffis, William Elliot, 1843-1928
Illustrator: Ozawa
EBook No.: 29337
Published: Jul 6, 2009
Downloads: 266
Language: English
Subject: Folklore -- Japan
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Japanese Fairy World
Stories from the Wonder-Lore of Japan
Note: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Jen Haines and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Japanese Fairy World" by William Elliot Griffis is a collection of traditional Japanese folk tales written in the late 19th century. This work presents a selection of stories that focus on themes of wonder, heroism, and morality through enchanting narratives, resembling a child's fable collection. Griffis aims to exclude darker elements often present in folklore, making these stories suitable for children and a wider audience. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing its purpose and the selection process of the tales. The author reflects on his experiences in Japan and his fascination with the country's rich folklore, which he hopes to share with American readers. He introduces the first pair of stories: the tale of the Star Lovers, a celebration of love and longing, and the amusing journey of two frogs, which tests their understanding of the world beyond their surroundings. These stories not only illustrate cultural aspects of Japan but also hint at the whimsical nature of the collection, inviting readers into a world where magic and morality intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Griffis, William Elliot, 1843-1928
Illustrator: Ozawa
EBook No.: 29337
Published: Jul 6, 2009
Downloads: 266
Language: English
Subject: Folklore -- Japan
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.