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Japanese Fairy World: Stories from the Wonder-Lore of Japan

by William Elliot Griffis

Level C1 · AdvancedChildren's37 chapters
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CEFR level
C1
Length
37 chapters
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About this book

About this book

Discover a collection of enchanting Japanese folk tales that reveal the artistry and imagination behind ancient myths, stars, and traditions, including the beloved story of the Weaver Princess and the Herd-boy separated by the Milky Way.

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Contents

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

02LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
03THE MEETING OF THE STAR-LOVERS.
04THE TRAVELS OF TWO FROGS.
05THE CHILD OF THE THUNDER.
06THE TONGUE-CUT SPARROW.
07THE FIRE-FLY'S LOVERS.
08THE BATTLE OF THE APE AND THE CRAB.
09THE WONDERFUL TEA-KETTLE.
10PEACH-PRINCE, AND THE TREASURE ISLAND.
11THE FOX AND THE BADGER.
12THE SEVEN PATRONS OF HAPPINESS.

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