The Tale of Princess Kaguya (Japan's Oldest Fairy Tale in Japanese and English)
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| Expected release date is Sep 22nd 2026 |
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Product Details
Author:
Matthew Stavros, Reginald Jackson
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
208
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing (September 22, 2026)
Imprint:
Tuttle Publishing
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9784805320358
ISBN-10:
4805320354
Weight:
18oz
Dimensions:
5.12" x 8"
File:
PGW-LEGATO-Metadata_Only_Publishers_Group_West_Customer_Group_Metadata_20260430164656-20260430.xml
Folder:
PGW
List Price:
$19.99
Country of Origin:
Malaysia
Pub Discount:
65
As low as:
$15.39
Publisher Identifier:
P-PER
Discount Code:
A
Release Date:
September 22, 2026
Case Pack:
32
Overview
One of the great works of early literature—a fantastical tale of beauty, intrigue, lust and salvation.
The Tale of Princess Kaguya is Japan's oldest surviving prose narrative and one of its most famous literary works. Familiar to every Japanese child, the story, also called The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, tells of a tiny otherworldly girl found inside a bamboo stalk, whose beauty captivates emperors and commoners alike.
Blending folklore, romance and mythology, the tale explores timeless themes of greed, lust and loss. Beneath its surface lies a strikingly modern current of female empowerment, as its heroine quietly resists the desires and demands of a world that seeks to possess her.
This definitive edition presents the original text alongside an engaging English translation by Matthew Stavros that highlights the poetry and biting wit of the tale. Insightful commentary, illustrations and superb scholarship make this a book that will appeal to every lover of Japanese language, culture and literature.
The Tale of Princess Kaguya is Japan's oldest surviving prose narrative and one of its most famous literary works. Familiar to every Japanese child, the story, also called The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, tells of a tiny otherworldly girl found inside a bamboo stalk, whose beauty captivates emperors and commoners alike.
Blending folklore, romance and mythology, the tale explores timeless themes of greed, lust and loss. Beneath its surface lies a strikingly modern current of female empowerment, as its heroine quietly resists the desires and demands of a world that seeks to possess her.
This definitive edition presents the original text alongside an engaging English translation by Matthew Stavros that highlights the poetry and biting wit of the tale. Insightful commentary, illustrations and superb scholarship make this a book that will appeal to every lover of Japanese language, culture and literature.
