Abstract

The latest volume of the "Masterpieces that will be read for 100 years" series includes 6 stories of immortal masterpieces such as "Ame Nimo Makezu" and "Matasaburo of the Wind", 1 poem, 6 stories of Kenji Miyazawa's masterpieces that have been read for about 100 years, and the poem "Ame" A collection of children's stories that includes "Nimomakezu".・At the end of the book, there is an explanation (with photos) where you can learn about each story and the background of ``Kaze no Matasaburo'' and Kenji.・Akira Kusaka richly depicts the beautiful fairy tale of Kenji, who lived with the people and nature of Iwate. -Large soft cover for easy reading, all kanji have furigana.・A book that everyone from elementary and junior high school students to adults can enjoy over and over again throughout their lives. ``Souui Umononi Watashi Hanari Tai'' What is Kenji's ideal way of life amidst the threats of nature and harsh living conditions? Contains 6 stories and 1 poem by Kenji Miyazawa, which has been read for about 100 years, including his representative poem ``Ame Nimo Makezu'', ``Matasaburo of the Wind'', ``The Beginning of the Deer Dance'', and ``Kai no Hi''. A collection of fairy tales. Akira Kusaka depicts Kenji's earnest wishes that reflect the depths of his heart in beautiful, fantastical pictures. At the end of the book, there is an explanation of each story and ``Kaze no Matasaburo'' and the world of Kenji (with photos). All kanji have furigana. This is a book that everyone from children to adults can enjoy over and over again.

Author’s Information

(Author) Born in 1896 in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. Graduated from Morioka High School of Agriculture and Forestry School, Department of Agricultural Chemistry. He began writing tanka when he was a teenager, and left behind many works of poetry and children's stories. Before his death, he published a collection of poems, ``Spring and Shura,'' and a collection of children's stories, ``Restaurant with Many Orders.'' He also established the Rasu Jijin Association and worked to improve the lives of farmers, but died in 1933 at the age of 37 due to acute pneumonia. /(Picture) Illustrator/graphic designer. Lives in Osaka Prefecture. Mainly works on graphic design and book illustrations. His illustrations include ``Kenji Miyazawa's collection of fairy tales: A restaurant with many orders, Gauche the cellophane, etc.,'' ``Kenji Miyazawa's collection of fairy tales: The cat's office, Night on the Galaxy Railway, etc.'' (author: Kenji Miyazawa, Sekai Bunkasha), ``I can't measure.'' Units of the World” (author: Takashi Yonezawa, published by Sogensha). He is also active as a unit of pictures, sounds, and words called "repair." In charge of painting and trombone. / (Supervisor) Professor at Joetsu University of Education. Majored in modern Japanese literature at Kanazawa University Faculty of Letters and Tsukuba University doctoral program. Researching novels and fairy tales from the Taisho and Showa periods, including Yukio Mishima, Kenji Miyazawa, and Mimei Ogawa. His works include ``Kenji Miyazawa on Children's Stories: Purification and Purification'' and ``Getting familiar with Mimei Ogawa'' (both published by Sokyu Shorin), as well as many other edited works.