Folktales from the Japanese Countryside

by Fran Stallings

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591584884
• ISBN13: 9781591584889
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 10.2"