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8%OFFFran Stallings - Folktales from the Japanese Countryside - 9781591584889 - V9781591584889
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Folktales from the Japanese Countryside

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Description for Folktales from the Japanese Countryside Hardback. Contains stories which range from animal tales and tales of supernatural beings to stories about village characters and priests and their apprentices. This book includes a background on the country and Japanese culture, notes on the tales, a glossary, recipes, games and crafts, and colour photos and illustrations. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 236 pages, 18 illustrations (b&w), 17 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 667.
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 ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
Series
World Folklore Series
Number of Pages
236
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781591584889
SKU
V9781591584889
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10

About Fran Stallings
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 ... Read more

Reviews for Folktales from the Japanese Countryside
Storytellers should find much here which will be fun to use. Fran has done an impeccable job of producing scholarly tale notes for the stories, giving Japanese Ikeda numbers as well as Stith Thompson Motif numbers. Fran discusses the tale motifs and Hiroko comments on the tale, placing it in cultural context. The book also includes games, crafts, recipes, and ... Read more

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