Bücher von Yei Theodora Ozaki

Long, long ago in Kyoto, the people of the city were terrified by accounts of a dreadful ogre, who, it was said, haunted the Gate of Rashomon at twilight and seized whoever passed by. The missing victims were never seen again, so it was whispered that the ogre was a horrible cannibal, who not only killed the unhappy victims but ate them also. Now everybody in the town and neighborhood was in great fear, and no one durst venture out after sunset near the Gate of Rashomon.

"Japanese Fairy Tales" by Yei Theodora Ozaki is a collection of traditional Japanese folktales and legends, retold by Yei Theodora Ozaki, a Japanese translator and author. The book was first published in 1903 and is celebrated for bringing these enchanting stories to English-speaking readers.This collection includes a diverse range of tales, featuring legendary characters such as samurai, ghosts, demons, and animals. Many of the stories are deeply rooted in Japanese culture and mythology, offering readers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore. The narratives often emphasize themes such as honor, bravery, and the supernatural.Yei Theodora Ozaki's retellings are notable for their accessible and engaging style, making these timeless tales enjoyable for readers of all ages. "Japanese Fairy Tales" has played a pivotal role in introducing Western readers to the captivating world of Japanese folklore.

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Heimtückische Wandelwesen, riesenhafte Dämonen und selbstsüchtige Sterbliche treffen in verlassenen Gegenden, verfallenen Tempeln und sonderbaren Traumwelten auf kluge Priester, tapfere Samurai und belehrende Götterboten. Yei Theodora Ozaki entführt uns in die Welt der japanischen Mythen und Legenden. Dabei vermittelt sie der Leserschaft ein tiefes Verständnis der Werte und Traditionen, die das Land und seine Bewohner bis heute prägen.Als Tochter einer Engländerin und eines der ersten japanischen Studenten in Europa war die Autorin eine Wanderin und Vermittlerin zwischen den Welten. Ihre Vorliebe für unheimliche Geschichten entstand während der Zeit, als sie in Tokyo im Obergeschoss eines alten buddhistischen Tempels mit Blick auf den Friedhof lebte. Die meisten der Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts verfassten Erzählungen haben ihre Ursprünge in der Kamakura-Zeit als die Kriegerklasse in Japan enorm an Bedeutung gewann. Und so finden sich in den Geschichten meist moralische Belehrungen verpackt in heroisierenden Beschreibungen von mutigen Samurai, die durch die Macht des Buddhismus gestärkt werden. Der vorliegende Band enthält eine Auswahl der besten Geschichten von Yei Theodora Ozaki, die hier erstmals mit erläuternden Kommentaren versehen in deutscher Sprache erscheinen.

This collection of Japanese fairy tales is the outcome of a suggestion made to me indirectly through a friend by Mr. Andrew Lang. They have been translated from the modern version written by Sadanami Sanjin. These stories are not literal translations, and though the Japanese story and all quaint Japanese expressions have been faithfully preserved, they have been told more with the view to interest young readers of the West than the technical student of folk-lore.... In telling these stories in English I have followed my fancy in adding such touches of local color or description as they seemed to need or as pleased me, and in one or two instances I have gathered in an incident from another version. At all times, among my friends, both young and old, English or American, I have always found eager listeners to the beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan, and in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority...

This is a collection of 22 charming Japanese fairy tales, originally published in 1905, selected and translated by Yei Theodora Ozaki. Included are legends and fairy tales about peasants and kings, god and bad forces, princesses, animals, the sea, and the sky.