RED CANDLES AND SIREN - JAPANESE FAIRY TALES BY MIMEI OGAWA

Discover the world of Japanese fairy tales in the collection of stories by Mimei Ogawa, one of the most outstanding fairy tale writers in Japan. His work, like that of Kenji Miyazawa and Nankichi Niimi, is characterized by beauty, sensitivity and a deep understanding of human drama. Mimei Ogawa, known as the father of Japanese children's literature, weaves joys and sorrows in his works, creating unforgettable stories for young readers.

• Unique fairy tales by one of the most outstanding Japanese fairy tale writers
• Moving stories full of sensitivity and beauty
• Inspiring works for young readers
• Translation by Mateusz Gwóźdź
• The collection includes the writer's most famous fairy tales
• Ideal for lovers of Japanese literature
• Book in paperback format

Mimei Ogawa, along with Kenji Miyazawa and Nankichi Niimi, forms the trio of the most outstanding Japanese fairy tale writers. Like them, he believed that the works read by the youngest should be beautiful and saturated with sensitivity, which by no means meant that they should be naive and filled only with joyful content. Having lost two children due to his difficult financial situation, he understood like no one else the drama of poor people who, due to their situation, encounter ostracism and insensitivity from their surroundings.

Among the fifteen works contained in this collection are the writer's most famous fairy tales, such as Red Candles and Siren, Field Rose or The Village Without Clocks, in which, as in life, human joys and sorrows intertwine. The book was published in 2023 by Kirin Publishing House and has 212 pages. The book format is 125x185 mm and the cover is paperback.

This book is an excellent choice for anyone who appreciates beautiful and valuable literature for children. Mimei Ogawa's fairy tales are not only great entertainment, but also an opportunity to reflect on life and human values. Immerse yourself in the magical world of Japanese fairy tales and discover unforgettable stories that will stay in your memory for a long time.

Translation from Japanese: Mateusz Gwóźdź.