“Japanese fairy tale series (Volume 1)” is a collection of numerous Japanese traditional tales and folklore retold in English: no.1. – Momotaro, no.2. – Tongue cut sparrow (Shitakiri suzume), no.3. – Battle of the monkey and the crab (Sarukani kassen), no.4. – Old man who made the dead trees blossom, no.5. – Kachi-Kachi mountain (Kachikachi-yama), no.6. – Mouse’s wedding (Nezumi no yomeiri), no.7. – Old man & the devils (Kobutori), no.9. – Serpent with eight heads (Yamata no orochi), no.10...

A Collection of Japanese Traditional Tales(18 Stories with Color Images) is timeless classic tale for children by D. (David) Thomson, B. H. Chamberlain and Mrs.T.H. James.In this book (A Collection of Japanese Traditional Tales) contains 18 stories with more than 280 color images :1.Momotaro : Japanese Fairy Tale First Series No. 1 (1885)2.The Tongue Cut Sparrow : Japanese Fairy Tale First Series No. 2 (1885)3.Battle of The Monkey And The Crab...

“Japanese fairy tale series (Volume 2)” is a collection of numerous Japanese traditional tales and folklore retold in English: no.13. – Silly Jelly-fish (Kurage), no.14. – Princes fire-flash & fire-fade, no.15. – My lord-bag-o’-rice, no.16. – Wonderful tea kettle, no.17. – Schippeitaro, no.18. – Ogre’s arm, no. 20. – Enchanted waterfall, 2nd Series no.1. – Goblin spider (Kumo).“Japanese fairy tale tales series” was originally published by Hasegawa Takejirō in 1885-1902.The ...

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We invite you to curl up with this volume and indulge yourself in the fifty-nine tales and stories that stretch back in time, almost to the great flood itself. Read about one-eyed, seven horned monsters that double as mothers-in-law, tricksters, illusionists, shape-shifters, ogres and even the origin of the meaning of fate itself.The Uyghur people have origins that are as ancient as the Han Chinese, if not older. Originating in central China, they were slowly pushed further west un...

Sardonic, wry and wise, Aesop’s Fables are some of the most enduring and well-loved literary creations in history. In a series of pithy, amusing vignettes, Aesop created a vivid cast of characters to demonstrate different aspects of human nature. Here we see a wily fox outwitted by a quick-thinking cicada, a tortoise triumphing over a self-confident hare and a fable-teller named Aesop silencing those who mock him. Each jewel-like fable provides a warning about the consequences of wrong-doi...

Explore the origins of storytelling through the wit and wisdom of the ancient world. The Complete Fables by Aesop gathers over 600 short tales that have shaped moral education and popular culture for over two millennia. From the cunning of the fox to the perseverance of the tortoise , each fable delivers a powerful lesson wrapped in simplicity, charm, and unforgettable characters. Perfect for both young minds and adult readers, these allegories remain profoundly relevant, teachin...

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, inc...

The stories in this edition of ‘Japanese Fairy Tales and Legends’ include: ‘The Land of the Rising Sun’, ‘The Old Man who made Withered Trees to Bloom’, ‘The Marriage of the Rat’s Daughter’, ‘The Story of Raiko and the Deamon’, and many more. Accompanying the enchanting storytelling, are the colour and black-and-white illustrations by Harry G. Theaker. This collection of ‘Children’s Stories from Japanese Fairy Tales and Legends’ was originally penned by N. Kato, and edited by Captain Edric...

There was once upon a time a king who reigned over a country called ‘Bello Puojo.' He was very rich and powerful, and had everything in the world he could desire except a child. But at last, after he had been married for many years, and was quite an old man, his wife Renzolla presented him with a fine daughter, whom they called Cannetella.

'The story goes that a sow who had delivered a whole litter of piglets loudly accosted a lioness. "How many children do you breed?" asked the sow. "I breed only one", said the lioness, "but it is very well bred!"' The fables of Aesop have become one of the most enduring traditions of European culture, ever since they were first written down nearly two millennia ago. Aesop was reputedly a tongue-tied slave who miraculously received the power of speech; from his legendary storytelling came t...

Mrs. Bach Lan has assembled an interesting selection of Vietnamese legends. These tales, well and simply translated by the author, have considerable charm, derived in no small part from the sense they convey of familiar human situations clothed in exotic dress. Here, in tropical settings, we have faithful lovers, jealous wives, unkind stepmothers, the stuff of which so many Western folk stories are made. One story indeed is Cinderella over again. We hope that this little book will find man...