
Fables et Légendes du Japon - Par - Claudius Ferrand - Texte et illustrations d'après l'édition publiée à To-Kyo - Quarante-deux gravures de Ferdinand Raffin
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
Ourashima Taro et la Déesse de l'Océan
La petite Voleuse
La Vengeance du Lièvre
Le monstre Yatama
L'unique parapluie
Les huit Chevreaux
Les aventures de Benké
Le vase de Kompéito
In this charming anthology, each tale invites listeners into the quiet wonder of Japan’s folk tradition. From mischievous children tormented by a helpless turtle to a humble fisherman whose kindness awakens a grateful sea creature, the stories balance gentle humor with thoughtful moral lessons. The vivid illustrations that accompany the narratives add a visual sparkle, making every episode feel like a small, hand‑drawn window onto another world.
The collection offers a variety of characters—a clever thief, a vengeful hare, a shy monk without a tongue—and each episode unfolds with the same warm, conversational tone. Listeners will enjoy the rhythmic cadence of ages‑old proverbs as they accompany everyday adventures, while the occasional magical twist—such as a turtle speaking to its savior—adds just enough enchantment to keep the imagination alight. Perfect for family listening or a quiet moment of reflection, these fables celebrate compassion, cleverness, and the quiet joy of simple deeds.
Language
fr
Duration
~2 hours (131K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Guillaume Doré and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Release date
Dec 21, 2007
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1868–1930
A French missionary priest who spent decades in Japan, he became a lively bridge between cultures through books of Japanese tales, legends, and observations. His writing helped introduce French readers to folklore and everyday life in East Asia at the turn of the 20th century.
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