Advanced
Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.
Title details for Japanese Folktales by Yei Theodora Ozaki - Available

Japanese Folktales

by Yei Theodora Ozaki
Lucy Fraser
ebook
Read a sample Read a sample
Be transported to a realm of magical kingdoms, mysterious beings and mythical lands.
Japanese Folktales is the most complete collection of Japanese stories in English. It introduces readers to the enchanting world of ghouls, goblins, ogres, sea kings, magical birds, dragons and of course, Momotaro, the lovable Peach Boy.
Japanese folklore is richly imaginative and the 22 classic stories presented here are some of the most popular tales ever told, including:
  • The story of goldfish dancers and carp musicians who entertain a brave warrior
  • The tale of a lonely girl whose life is changed by a shining disc left by her mother
  • The explanation of how the jellyfish lost its bones
  • The adventures of a boy born from a peach that washes up on a riverbank
    • These well-loved folktales are sure to delight readers young and old, while introducing them to vivid world of Japanese myths and legends.
    Expand title description text
    Series: Tuttle Classics Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

    Kindle Book

    • Release date: August 21, 2018

    OverDrive Read

    • ISBN: 9781462920105
    • File size: 13762 KB
    • Release date: August 21, 2018

    EPUB ebook

    • ISBN: 9781462920105
    • File size: 13762 KB
    • Release date: August 21, 2018

    Formats

    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook

    subjects

    Classic Literature Fiction Literary Anthologies Mythology

    Languages

    English

    Be transported to a realm of magical kingdoms, mysterious beings and mythical lands.
    Japanese Folktales is the most complete collection of Japanese stories in English. It introduces readers to the enchanting world of ghouls, goblins, ogres, sea kings, magical birds, dragons and of course, Momotaro, the lovable Peach Boy.
    Japanese folklore is richly imaginative and the 22 classic stories presented here are some of the most popular tales ever told, including:
  • The story of goldfish dancers and carp musicians who entertain a brave warrior
  • The tale of a lonely girl whose life is changed by a shining disc left by her mother
  • The explanation of how the jellyfish lost its bones
  • The adventures of a boy born from a peach that washes up on a riverbank
    • These well-loved folktales are sure to delight readers young and old, while introducing them to vivid world of Japanese myths and legends.
    Expand title description text
    Classic Literature Fiction Literary Anthologies Mythology