The Fisher-Boy Urashima by Basil Hall Chamberlain and Eitaku
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"The Fisher-Boy Urashima" by Basil Hall Chamberlain and Eitaku is a Japanese fairy tale written in the late 19th century. This enchanting story centers around themes of kindness, adventure, and the consequences of one's actions, exploring the traditional values of Japanese culture through the tale of a young fisherman named Urashima. The narrative follows Urashima, a compassionate fisherman who saves a tortoise, only to be rewarded with a magical journey to the
Dragon Palace beneath the sea, where he marries the Sea-God's daughter. They share three years of bliss, but Urashima's desire to return home reveals a cruel twist of fate: though only a few years have passed in the Dragon Palace, centuries have gone by in the human world. Upon discovering the truth and disobeying a crucial warning by opening a mysterious box, Urashima ages rapidly and dies, illustrating the moral that ignorance and disobedience can lead to tragic endings. The story blends elements of fantasy with deep moral lessons, making it a compelling read for those interested in classic folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Translator | Chamberlain, Basil Hall, 1850-1935 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Eitaku, 1843-1890 |
| Title | The Fisher-Boy Urashima |
| Credits |
Produced by Meredith Bach, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Folklore -- Japan |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30024 |
| Release Date | Sep 18, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 369 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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