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Japanese Fairy Tales

Yei Theodora Ozaki 1 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

First published in 1908, this podcast presents a collection of beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan, translated and retold by Yei Theodora Ozaki. The stories were originally compiled for Western children, partly at the suggestion of Andrew Lang. Each episode brings to life classic Japanese folklore and mythology.

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Gulliver's Travels in Lilliput and Brobdingnag, Told to the Children-John Lang, Jonathan Swift Aug 23, 2026 7221 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h

Australian Fairy Tales-James Hume-Cook Aug 22, 2026 13233 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h

Cocoa Break Collection, Vol. 01-Various Aug 21, 2026 3552 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h

Betrothal-Maurice Maeterlinck Aug 20, 2026 8536 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h

Firelight Fairy Book-Henry Beston Aug 19, 2026 15359 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h

Demi-Gods-James Stephens Aug 18, 2026 16663 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h

Mr. Wicker's Window (Version 2)-Carley Dawson Aug 17, 2026 20941 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h

Sylvie and Bruno-Lewis Carroll Aug 16, 2026 26190 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h

Favorite Fairy Tales-Logan Marshall Aug 15, 2026 13502 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h

Stories of Beowulf Told to the Children-Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall Aug 11, 2026 6953 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h

Snow Queen and Other Stories-Hans Christian Andersen Aug 2, 2026 8678 "Snow Queen and Other Stories" by Hans Christian Andersen invites listeners into a world of enchanting tales that explore the depths of human emotion and the triumph of love over adversity. This collection, featuring the iconic story of the Snow Queen, captures timeless themes of courage, friendship, and the battle between good and evil. Andersen's masterful storytelling resonates with audiences t

Japanese Fairy Tales - Yei Theodora Ozaki Jun 5, 2026 27353 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h

Japanese Fairy Tales

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