JAPANESE FAIRY TALES VOL. 1 EDITION 2 - YEI T. OZAKI

Enter the fascinating world of Japanese legends and fairy tales that have shaped the imagination and culture of the Land of the Rising Sun for generations. This unique collection, available for the first time to Polish readers, is a journey to a land of gods, demons, heroic warriors and magical creatures. Discover stories that every child in Japan knows, and which for adults are a source of wisdom and inspiration.

• Previously unpublished collection of the most popular Japanese fairy tales and legends on the Polish market.
• Stories known to every child in Japan, also instructive for adults.
• An excellent introduction to Japanese culture, in which these traditions are deeply rooted.
• Beautiful illustrations by Zuzanna Smolińska, which bring the fairy-tale world to life.
• The perfect gift for lovers of Japan and literature.

„Japanese Fairy Tales” is a collection that takes the reader to a magical world full of extraordinary characters and events. Meet Momotaro (the Peach Boy), a hero born from a peach who sets out to defeat demons. Immerse yourself in the story of the bamboo collector and the moon princess who returns to the Moon. Meet Kintaro (the Golden Boy), endowed with superhuman strength, and the demon from the Rashomon Gate, who haunts abandoned places.

Adrianna Wosińska, the translator of this unique collection, has captured the atmosphere and spirit of Japanese stories with piety. Her translation allows the Polish reader to fully appreciate the beauty and depth of these traditions. Zuzanna Smolińska, the illustrator and cover designer, has created a visual setting that perfectly matches the content of the book. Her illustrations bring the fairy-tale world to life and add even more magic to it.

Kirin Publishing House, known for its attention to the quality and aesthetics of its publications, gives readers a book that delights both in content and form. „Japanese Fairy Tales” is a must-have for everyone who wants to learn about Japanese culture and immerse themselves in the world of extraordinary stories. It is also a perfect gift for people of all ages who appreciate beautiful literature and art.