Tales from Japan (Oxford Myths and Legends)
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (647 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0192751751 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 158 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Easy read This book is REALLY short and a real easy read. I think it's meant for kids. However, if you like tales and legends, this is a nice addition. It has all the major Japanese tales like Izanagi and Izanami (their "Adam and Eve" I suppose). All the Japanese names are left in there rather than an anglicized version. They even left in cult. Enjoyable, but Purists May Cringe Oxford has chosen to reissue as Tales from Japan (Oxford Myths and Legends) what appear to be selections taken from the 1958 Japanese Tales and Legends. The stories are well-written and I think they would be an enjoyable way to introduce someone to Japanese tales.PROBLEMS--------------------Purists may cringe at liberties taken by th. interesting little book with tales hello,it's a very interesting little book, it tells a lot about the legends of Japan and their very well written. If your interested in japan and you like tales it is a very nice book but the tales aren't new so they don't have any jokes or fun in it but their still nice if you have a great imagination and like I sad before their gre
Helen McAlpine was born in England and studied at a dancing school in Tokyo for seven years. Her husband William McAlpine was the representative of the British Council in Rangoon.. She had the distinction of being the first foreigner to receive the rank of "natori" in the field of classical Japanese dancing
(Reissue of Japanese Tales and Legends, 0-19-274140-3). This delightful mix of stories joyfully evokes the beauty and culture of Japan: its people, its animals, and its landscape. This extraordinary collection of stories from Japan are lively retellings of legends and fairy tales that include the great story of the creation of the world and the tale of a magical coat that makes people invisible. Meet the Sea Spirit, the Moon God, the Emperor Kiyomori, Dragon Princess and many other magical characters. Full of magic and wonder, these are tales of wicked giants and fairy children, beautiful princesses and fearless warriors. Here, too, are folktales of woodcutters and fisherman who enter strange, enchanted worlds
"Introduces readers to a variety of myths, legends, and folktales."--Calliope