Abstract

A collection of 81 rare folktales from little-known countries and peoples, this long-selling book is highly acclaimed as an excellent choice for storytelling and storytelling!
The book is available not only for translation and publication, but also for audiobooks, animations, and many other forms of adaptation!

Author’s Information

Born in Yamanashi Prefecture in 1921. Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Letters. Formerly assistant professor at Tokyo University of Education (linguistics, Scandinavian literature). Major works include "Gairaigo in Japan," Azar's "Books, Children, and Adults," Lagerlöf's "Niels' Mysterious Journey," "The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales," and Ibsen's "A Doll's House.