Japanese Fairy Tales, Yei Theodora Ozaki
Japanese Fairy Tales, Yei Theodora Ozaki
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Japanese Fairy Tales

Author: Yei Theodora Ozaki

Narrator: Eloise Fairfax

Unabridged: 6 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/26/2025


Synopsis

Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki is a beloved collection of enchanting stories drawn from centuries-old Japanese folklore. It features timeless tales of magical creatures, brave heroes, loyal animals, and vengeful spirits—among them “The Tongue-Cut Sparrow,” “The Story of Urashima Taro,” and “The Crab and the Monkey.” Ozaki’s lyrical retellings, adapted for Western audiences while preserving their cultural essence, brim with moral lessons, whimsy, and wonder. Rich in symbolism and tradition, the stories reflect Shinto and Buddhist influences, nature reverence, and the balance between kindness and retribution. Illustrated with delicate art, this collection remains a classic introduction to Japan’s storytelling heritage, captivating readers of all ages with its charm, elegance, and enduring magic.

About Yei Theodora Ozaki

Yei Theodora Ozaki (1870–1932) was a translator of Japanese short stories and fairy tales.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Taro on August 08, 2015

Things I learnt from Japanese Fairy Tales -Never trust a monkey. -Never trust a stepmother. -Never trust a stepmother with your monkey. -Almost every boy in Japan is named Taro, or a variant of that name: Kintaro, Urashima Taro, Momotaro... -If an old man wants to wrestle your teenage son in the woods (b......more

Goodreads review by J.L. on December 25, 2015

Started off slow, but the way the stories echoed each other made them more interesting and gave them a certain rhythm I enjoyed. Some of the later tales (The Goblin of Adachigahara, The Ogre of Rashomon and How an Old Man Lost his Wen) were also interesting to me as they dealt with more magic/mythol......more

Goodreads review by Daniel on April 09, 2017

There is something delightful, something childish, something absolutely necessary about fairy tales. The further I travel into adulthood, the more I feel I need the simple delights of warriors and princesses fighting monsters in the mountains. Fairy tales often also bring much needed moral clarity.......more

Goodreads review by Meltem on October 21, 2025

Japonya’da Muromachi döneminde (14.–16. yy) yazılmış Otogizōshi, çoğu kısa anlatılardan oluşan, farklı elyazmalarında bir araya getirilmiş yaklaşık 350–500 civarında masalı kapsayan bir edebiyat türü/derleme, bir külliyatın adıdır. Bu kitapta yer alan masalların bir kısmı (8-9 tanesi) da, bu el yazm......more

Goodreads review by Meltem on December 06, 2018

Yei Theodora Ozaki tarafından derlenen ve biri Macidegül Batmaz çevirisi (22 hikaye) ile Maya Kitap tarafından, diğeri Servin Sarıyer çevirisi (11 öykü) ile Karakarga Yayınları tarafından basılan iki ayrı Japon Masalları kitabını okudum. Karakarga Yayınlarınca basılan 11 öykü, Maya Kitap baskısında......more