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Folktales from the Japanese Countryside
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Folktales from the Japanese Countryside Hardcover - 2007

by Fran Stallings

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From one of Japan's most popular and respected storytellers, this collection introduces readers to more than 40 wonderous tales from rural Japan--many that have not previously been seen or heard--from animal tales and tales of supernatural beings to stories about village characters and priests and their apprentices. It's a fascinating assortment that will delight young listeners, intrigue older readers, and offer scholars new insights. Background on the country and Japanese culture, notes on the tales, a glossary, recipes, games and crafts, and color photos and illustrations enhance the collection. All levels. As in many countries, storytelling is a revered art in Japan, and traditional tales have been carefully preserved for centuries. Yet only a small portion of Japan's tales has been shared with English-speaking audiences. From one of Japan's most popular and respected storytellers, this collection introduces readers to more than 40 wondrous tales from rural Japan--stories that have not previously been seen or heard--from animal tales and tales of supernatural beings to stories about village characters and priests and their apprentices.

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  • Title Folktales from the Japanese Countryside
  • Author Fran Stallings
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 236
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Libraries Unlimited
  • Date 2007-11
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781591584889 / 1591584884
  • Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
  • Dimensions 10 x 7 x 1 in (25.40 x 17.78 x 2.54 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Folklore - Japan, Tales - Japan
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007017727
  • Dewey Decimal Code 398.209

About the author

Hiroko Fujita an ohanashi obaasan (storytelling granny) in the traditional folk style. She is considered a 'national living treasure' by the Japan Folktale Society. She is a Lecturer at Kindergartner Training School, Kashiwa, Chiba-Ken, a Kindergarten instructor, a counselor, as well as a popular storyteller at libraries and schools throughout Japan and the world. She has an international reputation as a storyteller and author, having written several multi-volume collections of her tales in Japanese. Favorite Stories of Hiroko Fujita (Prairie Fire) is an English-language translation of the tales she has told on her American tours. Fran Stallings, editor, is a professional storyteller who has performed internationally, an education consultant, freelance author, and singer/songwriter. She has edited another collection by Hiroko, has contributed stories to several collections, and she has published numerous articles in storytelling journals.

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