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Japanese Fairy Tales

by Yei Theodora Ozaki

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateChildren's23 chapters
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CEFR level
B2
Length
23 chapters
Format
The complete book

About this book

About this book

A fearless warrior encounters a mighty dragon guarding a bridge, who beseeches him to slay a monstrous centipede terrorizing the lake’s kingdom. Embark on a journey through enchanting Japanese legends filled with bravery, magic, and ancient mystery.

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Contents

23 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02MY LORD BAG OF RICE
03THE TONGUE-CUT SPARROW
04THE STORY OF URASHIMA TARO, THE FISHER LAD
05THE FARMER AND THE BADGER
06THE “SHINANSHA,” OR THE SOUTH POINTING CARRIAGE
07THE ADVENTURES OF KINTARO, THE GOLDEN BOY
08THE STORY OF PRINCESS HASE. A STORY OF OLD JAPAN
09THE STORY OF THE MAN WHO DID NOT WISH TO DIE
10THE BAMBOO-CUTTER AND THE MOON-CHILD
11THE MIRROR OF MATSUYAMA A STORY OF OLD JAPAN
12THE GOBLIN OF ADACHIGAHARA

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