Thirty beautifully illustrated stories, recounting Japanese myths and legends, will enchant readers of all ages. Drawn from the author's childhood memories, tales include delightful accounts of "The Singing Bird of Heaven," "The Wind in the Pine Tree," "The Star Lovers," "The Peony Lantern," and other beguiling tales. 16 illustrations in color; 16 black-and-white plates. Republication of the London, 1923 edition.
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The Boy Who Drew Cats and Other Japanese Fairy Tales by Lafcadio Hearn, Francis A. Davis Eleven engaging, excellently translated tales of talking tea kettles, a monstrous goblin-spider, miniature warriors and other fanciful creatures. 21 original illustrations by Yuko Green.
The Chinese Fairy Book by Frederick H. Martens, Richard Wilhelm, George W. Hood These 73 fairy tales have a distinctive Far Eastern glow about them. Some, such as "The Lady of the Moon," are exquisitely poetic. Others, like "The Kindly Magician," are filled with black magic.
