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Japanese folk stories and fairy tales

by Mary F. Nixon-Roulet

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateChildren's34 chapters
Free sample, no signup·Tap any word to translate·Audio narration included

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CEFR level
B2
Length
34 chapters
Format
The complete book

About this book

About this book

A willful princess refuses to marry until she finds a worthy lord, prompting a parade of suitors including eighty-one brothers with a brave youngest sibling who shows kindness to a wounded hare. Discover magical tales of honor, wit, and unexpected friendship in this enchanting collection.

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Contents

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

02THE CHOICE OF THE PRINCESS
03THE MIRROR OF THE SUN GODDESS
04THE SWORDED FALCON
05THE PHANTOM CATS
06THE SWORD OF THE CLUSTERING CLOUDS OF HEAVEN
07THE BOASTFUL BAMBOO
08THE ANGEL’S ROBE
09THE MOON AND THE CUCKOO
10THE HANG-THE-MONEY-UP TREE
11THE GODDESS OF GREEN-GROWING THINGS
12THE KNIGHTLY WASTE-PAPER MAN

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