Project Gutenberg 2012-11-21 Public domain in the USA. 277 Ozaki, Yei Theodora Ozaki, Yukio, Madame Fraser, Hugh, Mrs. 1851 1922 Fraser, Mary Crawford Fraser, Mrs. Hugh Okakura, Shusui 1867 1950 岡倉秋水 Warriors of Old Japan, and Other Stories Introductory note -- Madame Yukio Ozaki [by Mrs. Hugh Fraser] -- Hachiro Tametomo, the archer -- Gen Sanmi Yorimasa, the knight -- The story of Yoshitsune -- The story of Benkei -- The goblin of Oyeyama -- Kidomaru the robber, Raiko the Brave, and the goblin spider -- The story of the pots of plum, cherry, and pine -- Shiragiku, or White Chrysanthemum -- The princess of the bowl -- The story of Lazy Taro. Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive) "Warriors of Old Japan and Other Stories" by Yei Theodora Ozaki is a collection of Japanese folklore and historical tales written in the early 20th century. The book presents various stories centered around legendary heroes and warriors, showcasing the rich tapestry of Japanese culture and heritage, with characters such as Hachiro Tametomo and Gen Sanmi Yorimasa taking center stage. At the start of the collection, the preface reveals the author’s intentions for this adaptation of traditional tales, emphasizing her goal of making them accessible and appealing to Western readers. The opening portion introduces these legendary figures, such as Hachiro Tametomo, a skilled archer with a rebellious spirit, and sets the stage for their adventurous journeys. The tales not only highlight the bravery and honor of these warriors but also delve into themes of filial piety, the struggle for glory, and the complex interplay of duty and personal desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Folklore -- Japan GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 373403 2025-08-16T16:39:12.464905 text/html 350471 2024-10-23T12:28:57 text/html 1502062 2025-08-16T16:39:20.600336 application/epub+zip 1508015 2025-08-16T16:39:15.928852 application/epub+zip 209060 2025-08-16T16:39:14.605878 application/epub+zip 1696677 2025-08-16T16:39:24.036324 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1679628 2025-08-16T16:39:19.703352 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 375686 2022-09-19T03:46:25.304129 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 350875 2025-08-16T16:39:11.849922 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 331046 2024-10-23T12:28:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17105 2025-08-16T16:39:24.300302 application/rdf+xml 15733 2025-08-16T16:39:15.113891 image/jpeg 3619 2025-08-16T16:39:14.861857 image/jpeg 1419822 2025-08-16T16:39:12.545876 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia