16 - The Jelly Fish and the Monkey

About this episode

This episode features the enchanting tale 'The Jelly Fish and the Monkey' from a collection of Japanese fairy tales retold by Yei Theodora Ozaki.

First published in 1908, this enchanting collection brings to life the beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan, lovingly gathered, translated, and retold by Yei Theodora Ozaki. With a heartfelt mission to introduce these captivating stories to Western children, Ozaki reveals tales that remain largely unknown, inspired by the encouragement of her friend Andrew Lang, a renowned collector of fairy stories. Immerse yourself in the magic of Japans rich storytelling tradition. (Summary by not.a.moose)

Topics covered

• Japanese fairy tales
• storytelling
• children's literature
• cultural legends
• translation

Keywords

• Japanese fairy tales
• Yei Theodora Ozaki
• Andrew Lang
• storytelling
• cultural legends

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Jelly Fish and the Monkey

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