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  • Mimei Ogawa: The Father of Modern Japanese Fairy Tales
  • By: Mimei Ogawa
  • Narrated by: Masato Ouchida
  • Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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Summary

Mimei Ogawa, a prolific author of short stories nearly 100 years ago, is considered to be one of the founding figures of modern Japanese children’s literature. He has also been called the Hans Christian Andersen of Japan because of how his works were influenced by Andersen. This collection contains a fresh, modern translation of one of Mimei Ogawa’s most famous works, "The Mermaid and the Red Candles", as well as several other stories that have never been translated and published in English before. 

Ranging from a dark tale about the power of nature to an inspiring tale about the world viewed through the eyes of a child, these stories show a unique side of Japanese literature that has remained mostly unknown to western audiences until now.
©2018 J.D. Wisgo (P)2021 J.D. Wisgo
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Charming Japanese tales

Very well read by the narrator.
Short Japanese fairy tales suitable for all ages.

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