"Japanese Fairy Tales" by Yei Theodora Ozaki, published in 1908, is a collection of translated Japanese folktales, not a work of original fiction. Here's a breakdown:
- Content: The book features around 22 traditional Japanese fables and stories.
- Stories: It includes well-known tales like "The Tongue-Cut Sparrow," "Urashima Taro," and "The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child" alongside lesser-known ones.
- Style: Ozaki's translations are not strictly literal. She aimed to make the stories engaging for Western young readers, sometimes adding details or changing them for clarity.
- Themes: The tales explore various themes like kindness, perseverance, the importance of nature, and the supernatural.
- Significance: Ozaki's collection introduced many Western readers to Japanese folklore and continues to be a popular resource for experiencing these stories in English.
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