Friday, January 5, 2018

Review: The Tale of the Shining Princess adpt. Sally Fisher, trans. by Donald Keene

Synopsis: This is a Japanese Folktale, written sometime the 9th or 10th centuries, although the exact date and author are not known. It was a very popular tale, with many antique scrolls and books, gorgeously illustrated, that retell the tale.

Review: As the tale is the ancient tale, there is not way to actually judge the story. So this review regards this edition of the story. Hardback, with a gorgeous cover decorated with a motif from a famous Japanese version. Included are some lovely illustrations, done in the traditional Japanese style. This is an excellent edition for a child to read, and a welcome edition to my own folktale collection.

Bookmarks: 4 of 5

Awards: None

ISBN: 0-670-63971-0
Year Published: 1980 (Original Story from the 9th-10th Century, Japan)
Date Finished: 12-21-2017
Pages: 72

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