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| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: タケトリモノガタリ Yasunari Kawabata, 1998-03-20 A retelling of the early Heian-period prose work about a supernatural beingound by a bamboo cutter and brought up as his daughter. He urges his aughter to marry but she sets fantastic quests to her suiters. All fail.ventually she reveals she is from the Palace of the Moon and departs. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Japanese Fairy Tales Yei Theodora Ozaki, 2017-07-12 This collection of Japanese fairy tales is the outcome of a suggestion made to me indirectly through a friend by Mr. Andrew Lang. They have been translated from the modern version written by Sadanami Sanjin. These stories are not literal translations, and though the Japanese story and all quaint Japanese expressions have been faithfully preserved, they have been told more with the view to interest young readers of the West than the technical student of folk-lore.... In telling these stories in English I have followed my fancy in adding such touches of local color or description as they seemed to need or as pleased me, and in one or two instances I have gathered in an incident from another version. At all times, among my friends, both young and old, English or American, I have always found eager listeners to the beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan, and in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority... |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: The Bamboo Cutter & the Moon Maiden , 2006 An old bamboo cutter finds a tiny baby girl, only a few inches tall inside a bamboo stalk, and wonders if she is a fairy. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter and Other Fantastic Stories David Lear, 2013 The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, also known as The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, was written around the tenth century AD, and tells of an extraterrestrial girl found in a bamboo field. This story is the earliest known tale of aliens visiting Earth. This collection contains a number of early science fiction tales, including: -- The Dream of Scipio by Cicero -- True History by Lucian of Samosata -- Urashima Taro -- The Ebony Horse -- The City of Brass -- The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter -- Micromegas by Voltaire. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Lady Kaguya's Secret Jirina Marton, 1997 The ancient Japanese tale of the Moon Princess and her Emperor of the ill-fated love between immortal and mortal dates back to 935 A.D. Toronto-based artist Jirina Marton traveled to Japan to form her historically and accurate inspired art for this adaptation. For Lady Kaguya, Marton has created 35 haunting, luminous, full-color paintings. (Available) |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Japanese Fairy Tales , 1904 A collection of traditional Japanese stories adapted and retold for a western audience. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: かぐやひめ , 2000 An old bamboo cutter finds a tiny child in the hollow of a bamboo stalk. Thus begins the beloved story of the Moon Princess, whose unearthly beauty brings her fame and would-be husbands from throughout the land. An old bamboo cutter finds a tiny child in the hollow of a bamboo stalk. Thus begins the beloved story of the Moon Princess, whose unearthly beauty brings her fame and would-be husbands from throughout the land, but whose destiny shines far off in the sky. The delicate color and detail of Kancho Oda's illustrations, painted over half a century ago, |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Once Upon a Time in Japan Japan Broadcasting Corporation NHK, 2015-09-29 **Winner of the 2016 Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award** **Winner of the 2015 Gelett Burgess Award for Best Multicultural Book** When wily animals, everyday people and magical beings come together in a collection of Japanese fairy tales, wonderful things are bound to happen! Each story is brilliantly illustrated by a different talented Japanese artist. The tales recounted here are among Japan's oldest and most beloved stories. Entertaining and filled with subtle folk wisdom, these retold stories have been shared countless times in Japanese homes and schools for generations. Like good stories from every time and place, they never grow old. Kids (and their parents!) will enjoy hearing these stories read aloud on the accompanying downloadable audio. The fairy tales and classic stories in this collection include: The Wife Who Never Eats--the story of a man who learns the hard way the evils of stinginess. The Mill of the Sea--the story of how a greedy man was responsible for the saltiness of seawater. The Monkey and the Crab--the crabs teach a tricky monkey a lesson in fairness and honesty. The Magical Hood--an act of kindness reaps great rewards. Sleepyhead Taro and the Children--a story about what can be accomplished at the right time, and with the right help and the right spirit. The Fox and the Otter--how a fox pays the price of deceit and selfishness. The Gratitude of the Crane--a story about the rewards of kindness and the danger of curiosity. The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter--a girl who starts life very tiny turns out to be big in many ways. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Figures of Resistance Richard H. Okada, 1991-10-18 In this revisionist study of texts from the mid-Heian period in Japan, H. Richard Okada offers new readings of three well-known tales: The Tale of the Bamboo-cutter, The Tale of Ise, and The Tale of Genji. Okada contends that the cultural and gendered significance of these works has been distorted by previous commentaries and translations belonging to the larger patriarchal and colonialist discourse of Western civilization. He goes on to suggest that this universalist discourse, which silences the feminine aspects of these texts and subsumes their writing in misapplied Western canonical literary terms, is sanctioned and maintained by the discipline of Japanese literature. Okada develops a highly original and sophisticated reading strategy that demonstrates how readers might understand texts belonging to a different time and place without being complicit in their assimilation to categories derived from Western literary traditions. The author’s reading stratgey is based on the texts’ own resistance to modes of analysis that employ such Western canonical terms as novel, lyric, and third-person narrative. Emphasis is also given to the distinctive cultural circles, as well as socio-political and genealogical circumstances that surrounded the emergence of the texts. Indispensable readings for specialists in literature, cultural studies, and Japanese literature and history, Figures of Resistance will also appeal to general readers interested in the problems and complexities of studying another culture. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: The Ise Stories , 2010-07-31 Ise monogatari is one of classical Japan’s most important texts. It influenced other literary court romances like The Tale of Genji and inspired artists, playwrights, and poets throughout Japanese history and to the present day. In a series of 125 loosely connected episodes, the Ise tells the story of a famous lover, Captain Ariwara no Narihira (825–880), and his romantic encounters with women throughout Japan. Each episode centers on an exchange of love poems designed to demonstrate wit, sensitivity, and courtliness. Joshua Mostow and Royall Tyler present a fresh, contemporary translation of this classic work, together with a substantial commentary for each episode. The commentary explores how the text has been read in the past and identifies not only the point of each episode, but also the full range of historical interpretations, many of which shaped the use of the Ise in later literary and visual arts. The book includes reproductions from a version of the 1608 Saga-bon printed edition of the Ise, the volume that established Ise iconography for the entire Edo period (1600–1868). |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: The Art of the Tale of the Princess Kaguya Isao Takahata, 2022-04-19 In a film eight years in making, Studio Ghibli’s cofounder Isao Takahata tells the untold story of Princess Kaguya. An old bamboo cutter and his wife find a tiny girl inside a bamboo shoot and raise her. The mysterious little princess grows rapidly into a young lady, enthralling everyone who encounters her–but ultimately, she must face her fate. This book captures the breathtaking art of the film from conception to production, and features commentary, interviews, and an in-depth look at the production process. “Every frame is worthy of being its own painting.” –Joe Hisaishi, film’s composer |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: The Tale of Princess Kaguya Elena N. Grand, 2016-03-01 The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter is a 10th-century Japanese monogatari (fairy tale).It was also occasionally known as The Tale of Princess Kaguya. It primarily details the life of a mysterious girl called Kaguya-hime, who was discovered as a baby inside the stalk of a glowing bamboo plan |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Bamboo in Japan Nancy Moore Bess, Bibi Wein, 2001-05-18 This is a fully illustrated guide to the art, craft and design of bamboo, as demonstrated by the Japanese. It demonstrates how to use inexpensive materials to create sophisticated effects in the home and garden. A list of bamboo collections, gardens and research sources is included. For centuries, bamboo has fascinated legions of craftspeople, plant lovers and devotees of the handcrafted object. And nowhere is bamboo used more elegantly and distinctly than in Japan. Its presence touches every part of daily life-art, crafts, design, literature, and food. Its beauty |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Tales of Japan Chronicle Books, 2019-06-18 A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king. This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic. • Striking illustrations by contemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba • Special gift edition features an embossed, textured case with metallic gold ink, and a satin ribbon page marker • Part of the popular Tales series, featuring Nordic Tales, Celtic Tales, Tales of India, and Tales of East Africa Fans of Ghostly Tales, and Japanese Notebooks will love this book. This book is ideal for: • Fans of fairytales, folklore, ghost stories, Greek mythology, roman mythology, Chinese mythology, and Celtic mythology • Anyone interested in Japan's history books and culture studies • People of Japanese heritage • Collectors of illustrated classics |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Princess Splendor E Rothesay Miller, 2023-07-18 In this charming fairy tale, readers are transported to a world of magic and enchantment, where a brave and resourceful young woman named Princess Splendor must overcome countless obstacles and trials to save herself and her family from the forces of evil. Told with wit, humor, and a deep appreciation for the power of storytelling, this is a book that will captivate readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Japanese Fairy Tales Lafcadio Hearn, 1918 A collection of 20 fairy tales from Japan including Chin-Chin Kobakama, The Serpent with Eight Heads, and The Tea-Kettle. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Japan's Favorite Mon-star Steve Ryfle, 1998 More than 40 years after he emerged from the mushroom cloud of an H-Bomb test, Godzilla reigns as the king of monsters. The book dispels the myths and illuminates the mysteries surrounding the enigmatic mon-star, and is loaded with background information and trivia about the people who created Japan's favorite monster. 50 illustrations. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Myths & Legends of Japan Frederick Hadland Davis, 1928 |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: The Fisher-boy Urashima / [translated] by B. H. Chamberlain Basil Hall Chamberlain, 2023-07-18 The Fisher-Boy Urashima Translated by B H Chamberlain is a classic Japanese fairy tale about a young fisherman named Urashima Taro, who saves a turtle and is rewarded by being taken to the underwater palace of the Dragon King, where he lives for three years. The story is known for its beautiful description of the underwater world and its themes of love, sacrifice, and mortality. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: The Whale That Fell in Love with a Submarine Akiyuki Nosaka, 2015-02-12 Striking and eloquent stories that tell of the absurd violence of war, and tenderly depict the animals and children caught in its vortex A whale falls in love with a military submarine, and dies courting her; a mother caught in a fire following a bombing gives all her body's water to save her son, and her desiccated form turns into a kite; a wolf rescues a sick child abandoned by her parents, only to die himself at the hand of men. However, bunkers can also become real homes, a small Japanese girl and an American POW briefly understand each other and a miraculous tree feeds starving children... This is war, no doubt, but told by someone who understands how children truly experience war and its aftermath - the bombings and parents' deaths, the life of orphans who roam the streets, the starvation and blind violence in a society beyond destruction. Akiyuki Nosaka remembers what it was like to be a child caught in war-torn Japan in 1945, and he retells his experiences in this collection of powerful and beautifully expressive stories for children. Akiyuki Nosaka's adoptive parents were killed in the Allied firebombing of Kobe, Japan in 1945, and at age fourteen he fled with his younger sister to an evacuation camp, where she starved to death. This experience led him to write the award-winning Grave of the Fireflies, later made into an internationally acclaimed animated film, as well as The Whale That Fell in Love with a Submarine. Nosaka is well known in Japan as an essayist, lyricist, singer, politician and TV presenter. He has written nearly one hundred works of fiction and non-fiction, and continues to write columns for newspapers and magazines to this day. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: The Ogre of Rashomon Yei Theodora Ozaki, Varla A. Ventura, 2012-07-01 Varla Ventura, fan favorite on Huffington Post’s Weird News, frequent guest on Coast to Coast, and bestselling author of The Book of the Bizarre and Beyond Bizarre, introduces a new Weiser Books Collection of forgotten crypto-classics. Magical Creatures is a hair-raising herd of affordable digital editions, curated with Varla’s affectionate and unerring eye for the fantastic. The warrior's sword and the village heroes are no match for the ogres and goblins that gnash their teeth and wreck havoc in early 20th century Japan. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Imagining Exile in Heian Japan Jonathan Stockdale, 2015-02-28 For over three hundred years during the Heian period (794–1185), execution was customarily abolished in favor of banishment. During the same period, exile emerged widely as a concern within literature and legend, in poetry and diaries, and in the cultic imagination, as expressed in oracles and revelations. While exile was thus one sanction available to the state, it was also something more: a powerful trope through which members of court society imagined the banishment of gods and heavenly beings, of legendary and literary characters, and of historical figures, some transformed into spirits. This compelling and well-researched volume is the first in English to explore the rich resonance of exile in the cultural life of the Japanese court. Rejecting the notion that such narratives merely reflect a timeless literary archetype, Jonathan Stockdale shows instead that in every case narratives of exile emerged from particular historical circumstances—moments in which elites in the capital sought to reveal and to re-imagine their world and the circulation of power within it. By exploring the relationship of banishment to the structures of inclusion and exclusion upon which Heian court society rested, Stockdale moves beyond the historiographical discussion of center and margin to offer instead a theory of exile itself. Stockdale's arguments are situated in astute and careful readings of Heian sources. His analysis of a literary narrative, the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, for example, shows how Kaguyahime's exile from the Capital of the Moon to earth implicitly portrays the world of the Heian court as a polluted periphery. His exploration of one of the most well-known historical instances of banishment, that of Sugawara Michizane, illustrates how the political sanction of exile could be met with a religious rejoinder through which an exiled noble is reinstated in divine form, first as a vengeful spirit and then as a deity worshipped at the highest levels of court society. Imagining Exile in Heian Japan is a model of interdisciplinary scholarship that will appeal to anyone interested in the interwoven connections among the literature, politics, law, and religion of early and classical Japan. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Envisioning the Tale of Genji Haruo Shirane, 2008 Bringing together scholars from across the world, Haruo Shirane presents a fascinating portrait of The Tale of Genji's reception and reproduction over the past thousand years. The essays examine the canonization of the work from the late Heian through the medieval, Edo, Meiji, Taisho, Showa, and Heisei periods, revealing its profound influence on a variety of genres and fields, including modern nation building. They also consider parody, pastiche, and re-creation of the text in various popular and mass media. Since the Genji was written by a woman for female readers, contributors also take up the issue of gender and cultural authority, looking at the novel's function as a symbol of Heian court culture and as an important tool in women's education. Throughout the volume, scholars discuss achievements in visualization, from screen painting and woodblock prints to manga and anime. Taking up such recurrent themes as cultural nostalgia, eroticism, and gender, this book is the most comprehensive history of the reception of The Tale of Genji to date, both in the country of its origin and throughout the world. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Contemporary Fairy-Tale Magic , 2020-01-13 Contemporary Fairy-Tale Magic, edited by Lydia Brugué and Auba Llompart, studies the impact of fairy tales on contemporary cultures from an interdisciplinary perspective, with special emphasis on how literature and film are retelling classic fairy tales for modern audiences. We are currently witnessing a resurgence of fairy tales and fairy-tale characters and motifs in art and popular culture, as well as an increasing and renewed interest in reinventing and subverting these narratives to adapt them to the expectations and needs of the contemporary public. The collected essays also observe how the influence of academic disciplines like Gender Studies and current literary and cinematic trends play an important part in the revision of fairy-tale plots, characters and themes. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Tales of the Lost, the Drowned and the All-Seeing Eye Zteve T Evans, 2021-02-19 This work explores legends of towns, cities, islands and lands lost to the sea or buried by sand or snow. Along with the legend of the loss very often comes a myth of origin of a feature of the landscape, such as a lake, massive dune or ocean reef. As well as exploring mythical and legendary examples we look at real towns and places in history that were disastrously wiped out. In many cases we find there is a simple but powerful message that our behaviour is constantly monitored and judged. Any transgression of God's laws will not go unnoticed by the all-seeing eye. We will be judged and punished accordingly in a time and manner that suits the divine will. Vengeance will come! |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Mountain/Home Frank Stewart, Leza Lowitz, 2018-01-31 Mountain/Home presents new translations of Japanese literature from the country’s medieval period to the present. The narrative arc of the selections follows the evolution of Japan’s national self-image. Because Mount Fuji, more than any other national symbol, has represented the soul of Japan, Mountain/Home begins with works inspired by the mountain’s presence. They include excerpts from some of the first literary works in which Mount Fuji appears: the mysterious Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, early court poetry, and the Confessions of Lady Nijо̄, among others. These works are followed by a chapter from Lady Murasaki’s brilliant novel, The Tale of Genji, and Edo-period haiku by Bashо̄ and Issa. In the twentieth century, Japan went through its darkest years. But out of the trauma of militarism, war, devastation, and defeat came outstanding fiction by Dazai Osamu and Natsume Sо̄seki, as well as avant-garde poetry by Yoshioka Minoru and Ayukawa Nobuo. In recent decades, contemporary optimism has produced writing that breaks new literary ground without forgetting the past: experimental fiction by Kurahashi Yumiko and poetry about everyday life by Takahashi Mutsuo. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: So Far from the Bamboo Grove Yoko Kawashima Watkins, 1994-05-24 In the final days of World War II, Koreans were determined to take back control of their country from the Japanese and end the suffering caused by the Japanese occupation. As an eleven-year-old girl living with her Japanese family in northern Korea, Yoko is suddenly fleeing for her life with her mother and older sister, Ko, trying to escape to Japan, a country Yoko hardly knows. Their journey is terrifying—and remarkable. It's a true story of courage and survival that highlights the plight of individual people in wartime. In the midst of suffering, acts of kindness, as exemplified by a family of Koreans who risk their own lives to help Yoko's brother, are inspiring reminders of the strength and resilience of the human spirit. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Kon Ichikawa Cinematheque Ontario, 2001-05-24 Kon Ichikawa has long been internationally ac-knowledged as one of the most accomplished and prolific masters of Japanese cinema, in the exalted company of Akira Kurosawa, Kenji Mizoguchi, and Yasujiro Ozu. Celebrated for his many adaptations of famous Japanese novels such as Fires on the Plain, Harp of Burma, Kagi, Conflagration, and The Makioka Sisters, Ichikawa is an artist with an astounding command of many genres, forms and tones, from ferociously humanist war films to sophisticated social satires, formalist documentaries (the acclaimed Tokyo Olympiad) to extravagant period pieces (An Actor’s Revenge.) This volume, designed to accompany a retrospective of Ichikawa’s films, spans his entire career and includes essays and commentaries by such leading scholars of Japanese cinema as Donald Richie, Tadao Sato, Max Tessier, David Desser, Linda Erlich, and Keiko McDonald. Many articles and translations were commissioned for the book, including those by Tony Rayns, Aaron Gerow, Dennis Washburn and Catherine Russell. A new career interview with critic Mark Schilling is one of several illuminating discussions with the director included in this volume. Appraisals of Ichikawa by novelist Yukio Mishima, director Yasuzo Masumura, and critic Pauline Kael round out the portrait of a director prized for his elegant compositional style, venomous wit, and unerring humanism. Published by Cinematheque Ontario. Distributed in Canada by Wilfrid Laurier University Press. Distributed outside Canada by Indiana University Press. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Green Willow Grace James, 1912 |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Storytelling in Japanese Art Masako Watanabe, 2011 Showcases the museum's collection of Japanese illustrative hand scrolls, with retellings of the stories shown on them and an essay that discusses the history of storytelling in Japan. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter Anonymous, 2024-10-02 Taketori Monogatari, or The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, is a story dating back to the 10th century, making it over a thousand years old. However, its significance goes beyond its historical value. It is a beautiful and captivating tale, so much so that Yasunari Kawabata, one of Japan's greatest novelists and a Nobel Prize winner in Literature, released his modern version in 1998. The central character is Kaguya-hime, a stunning princess who was found as a baby by an old bamboo cutter. Her beauty captivates men, and in an attempt to marry her, her guardian selects five suitors for her. The indifferent Kaguya-hime, reluctant to marry, imposes impossible tasks on them, leading to an unexpected conclusion. This work is part of the collection 1001 Books to Read Before You Die. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: The Yanagita Kunio Guide to the Japanese Folk Tale Fanny Hagin Mayer, 1986 |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya Picture Book Isao Takahata, 2022-04-19 Based on the masterpiece film from Studio Ghibli cofounder Isao Takahata. Why did she choose to come to earth? Why did she long for this world? An old bamboo cutter and his wife find a tiny girl inside a bamboo shoot and raise her. The mysterious little princess grows rapidly into a young lady, enthralling all who encounter her—but ultimately, she must face her fate and be punished for her crime. |
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| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Japanese Mythology Matt Clayton, 2018-03-31 Explore Captivating Myths of Japanese Deities, Yokai, Heroes and Heroines The study of mythology and folklore is a peculiar one to the extent that we are looking into things which are generally regarded as untrue yet critically important to a culture. We are also taking on the study of the lore of the folk, and this faces us with the question of exactly which folk we are talking about. Japan, of course, is a single nation, but its origins are so old and often so fragmented that unified mythology and folklore can be difficult to point to. Still, in all, there are some key texts, tales, and characters we can focus on which will give us a pretty good sense of Japanese mythology. In this book, you'll discover stories of mystery, horror, and romance while simultaneously learning about the Japanese culture. Within this book, you'll find the following Japanese myths and topics covered The Creation Stories The Myths of Origins The Journey to the Underworld The Wanderings of Susano-o The Birth of Amaterasu, Trukuyumi, Susawono, and the Leech-Child The Story of the Comb and the Curse Amaterasu and Susanowo The Contract of Amaterasu and Susawono Stories of the Three Most Evil Yokai of Japan Stories of Helpful Yokai My Lord Bag of Rice The Story of Urashima Taro The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter and Kaguya hime The Legend of Yamato Takeru Contemporary Versions of Japanese Mythology And more! Get the book now and learn more about Japanese mythology |
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| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Traditional Japanese Literature Haruo Shirane, 2012-09-25 Haruo Shirane's critically acclaimed Traditional Japanese Literature: An Anthology, Beginnings to 1600, contains key examples of both high and low styles of poetry, drama, prose fiction, and essays. For this abridged edition, Shirane retains substantial excerpts from such masterworks as The Tale of Genji, The Tales of the Heike, The Pillow Book, the Man'yoshu, and the Kokinshu. He preserves his comprehensive survey of secular and religious anecdotes (setsuwa) as well as classical poems with extensive commentary. He features no drama; selections from influential war epics; and notable essays on poetry, fiction, history, and religion. Texts are interwoven to bring into focus common themes, styles, and allusions while inviting comparison and debate. The result is a rich encounter with ancient and medieval Japanese culture and history. Each text and genre is enhanced by extensive introductions that provide sociopolitical and cultural context. The anthology is organized by period, genre, and topic—an instructor-friendly structure—and a comprehensive bibliography guides readers toward further study. Praise for Traditional Japanese Literature: An Anthology, Beginnings to 1600 Haruo Shirane has done a splendid job at this herculean task.—Joshua Mostow, University of British Columbia A comprehensive and innovative anthology.... All of the introductions are excellent.—Journal of Asian Studies One of those impressive, erudite, must-have titles for anyone interested in Asian literature.—Bloomsbury Review An anthology that comprises superb translations of an exceptionally wide range of texts.... Highly recommended.—Choice A wealth of material.—Monumenta Nipponica |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: Folk Tales from Japan F.T. Weaver, 2024-08-09 Embark on an unforgettable journey through the mystical world of Japanese folklore with Folk Tales from Japan: Timeless Stories of Courage, Magic, and Adventure for All Ages. This enchanting collection brings to life the beloved tales that have captivated hearts and minds for generations. Meet the Heroes and Heroines of Ancient Japan: Momotaro (Peach Boy): A valiant hero born from a peach who battles fearsome ogres to protect his village. Urashima Taro: A humble fisherman who travels to a magical underwater kingdom and discovers the mystery of time. Princess Kaguya: A radiant moon princess found in a bamboo stalk, whose beauty and wisdom are unmatched. The Grateful Crane: A poignant tale of love and gratitude between a kind man and a magical crane. Issun-boshi (One-Inch Boy): A tiny but brave warrior who proves that size does not define one’s valor. The Tongue-Cut Sparrow: A story of kindness rewarded and greed punished through the bond between a kind man and a little sparrow. The Gallant Jiraiya: A noble warrior with the power of toad magic, who battles the sinister Orochimaru. The Farmer and the Badger: A tale of justice and redemption as a cunning badger learns the hard way not to cross a kind-hearted farmer. The White Hare of Inaba: A story of transformation and compassion, where a suffering hare finds redemption through the kindness of Okuninushi. Each tale is brimming with adventure, moral lessons, and the rich cultural heritage of Japan. Perfect for readers of all ages, this collection is a treasure trove of timeless narratives that will inspire, educate, and entertain. Why This Book? Engaging and Educational: Perfect for children and adults alike, offering moral lessons and cultural insights. A Timeless Gift: An ideal present for those who love mythology, history, and storytelling. Unlock the magic. Embrace the adventure. Rediscover the timeless tales that have enchanted generations. “A must-have collection for anyone who loves mythology and timeless tales.” “Beautifully written, a perfect addition to any bookshelf.” Join us in the land of the rising sun and let these ancient stories ignite your imagination and warm your heart. Folk tales are the foundation of human storytelling. They are windows into the soul of a culture, offering distilled teachings and invaluable insights. By exploring these stories, we gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the values and beliefs that shape societies. In this collection, we celebrate the happiness that storytelling brings to both tellers and listeners. Our mission is to preserve this valuable cultural inheritance and give others the opportunity to own and cherish a part of it. These tales are more than just stories; they are treasures that connect us to our ancestors and inspire future generations. We envision this book (and the rest of the series) as a valuable addition to any library or bookshelf, a treasure to be passed down and enjoyed for years to come. Let these captivating tales of heroism, magic, and adventure inspire and enlighten you, just as they have for countless generations. Add Folk Tales from Japan to your collection today and experience the timeless magic of these legendary stories. |
| the tale of the bamboo cutter japanese: 対訳竹取物語 , 1998-03-20 ノーベル賞作家の現代語訳と傑出した芸術家の作品と、日本文学の研究に一生を捧げたジャパノロジストの翻訳が合体した空前絶後の『竹取物語』。 |
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The meaning of TALE is a usually imaginative narrative of an event : story. How to use tale in a sentence.
TALE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
TALE definition: 1. a story, especially one that might be invented or difficult to believe: 2. a story, especially…. Learn more.
TALE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
Tale definition: a narrative that relates the details of some real or imaginary event, incident, or case; story.. See examples of TALE used in a sentence.
TALE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
A tale is a story, often involving magic or exciting events. ...a collection of stories, poems and folk tales. ...the tales of King Arthur and his Round Table.
Tale - definition of tale by The Free Dictionary
1. a narrative that relates some real or imaginary incident; story. 2. a literary composition in the form of such a narrative. 3. a falsehood; lie. 4. a malicious rumor. 5. Archaic. enumeration; …
tale noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes ...
Definition of tale noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a story created using the imagination, especially one that is full of action and adventure. tale of something The story is a …
tale - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Mar 31, 2025 · tale (plural tales) A rehearsal of what has occurred; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story.
What does tale mean? - Definitions.net
A tale is a narrative or story, often involving fictional, folkloric, or mythical elements, that is told or written for the purpose of entertainment, moral instruction, or the preservation of a cultural …
tale - WordReference.com Dictionary of English
tale (tāl), n. a narrative that relates the details of some real or imaginary event, incident, or case; story: a tale about Lincoln's dog. a literary composition having the form of such a narrative. a …
Tale Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary
Tale definition: A recital of events or happenings; a report or revelation.
