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100	1		_aGriffis, William Elliot, _d1843-1928
245	1	0	_aJapanese Fairy World : _bStories from the Wonder-Lore of Japan
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-07-06
508			_aProduced by Delphine Lettau, Jen Haines and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Japanese Fairy World" by William Elliot Griffis is a collection of traditional Japanese folk tales written in the late 19th century. This work presents a selection of stories that focus on themes of wonder, heroism, and morality through enchanting narratives, resembling a child's fable collection. Griffis aims to exclude darker elements often present in folklore, making these stories suitable for children and a wider audience. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing its purpose and the selection process of the tales. The author reflects on his experiences in Japan and his fascination with the country's rich folklore, which he hopes to share with American readers. He introduces the first pair of stories: the tale of the Star Lovers, a celebration of love and longing, and the amusing journey of two frogs, which tests their understanding of the world beyond their surroundings. These stories not only illustrate cultural aspects of Japan but also hint at the whimsical nature of the collection, inviting readers into a world where magic and morality intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFolklore -- Japan
700	1		_aOzawa
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29337
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