"Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933) is one of Japan's most beloved writers and poets, known particularly for his sensitive and symbolist children's fiction. This volume collects stories which focus on Miyazawa's love of space and his use of the galaxy as a metaphor for the concepts of purity, self-sacrifice and faith which were near and dear to his heart. "The Nighthawk Star" follows an lowly bird as he struggles to transform himself into someth ..."
"Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933) is now widely viewed as Japan's greatest poet of the 20th century. Little known in his lifetime, he died at 37 from tuberculosis, but has since become a much loved children's author whose magical tales have been translated into many languages, adapted for the stage and turned into films and animations. Recognition for his poetry came much later. "Strong in the Rain" - the title-poem of this selection - is now ..."
"One night, alone on a hilltop, a young boy is swept aboard a magical train bound for the Milky Way. A classic in Japan, this tender fable is a book of great wisdom, offering insight into the afterlife.One of Japan’s greatest storytellers, Kenji Miyazawa (1896–1933) was a teacher, author, poet, and scientist."
Ginga Tetsudo No Yoru (Japanese Edition) by KenjiMiyazawa Paperback, 150 Pages, Published 2011 by Lulu.Com ISBN-13: 978-1-105-03182-3, ISBN: 1-105-03182-9
"From Wikipedia: Night on the Galactic Railroad (Ginga Tetsud"
"" In this new collection, acclaimed author, translator and film director Roger Pulvers presents, in masterful translations, some of Miyazawa Kenji's most well-known stories."
Night Train to the Stars beloved, enigmatic Japanese folk tales (Hardback) by KenjiMiyazawa Hardcover, Published 2022 by Vintage Publishing Nov 2022 ISBN-13: 978-1-78487-776-7, ISBN: 1-78487-776-X
"These stories reveal the unique brilliance of one of Japan's most beloved early twentieth-century writers."
"Two arrogant hunters from the city find themselves in a world where fantasy and reality merge when they enter the Wildeat House Restaurant. The lesson they learn will stay with them forever. A classic tale by a master storyteller which reaches out to readers of all ages and from all cultures."
MiyazawaKenji(1st Edition) Selections (Poets for the Millennium) by KenjiMiyazawa, Hiroaki Sato Paperback, 270 Pages, Published 2007 by University Of California Press ISBN-13: 978-0-520-24779-6, ISBN: 0-520-24779-5
"The poet Miyazawa Kenji (1896-1933) was an early twentieth-century Japanese modernist who today is known worldwide for his poetry and stories as well as his devotion to Buddhism. "Miyazawa Kenji: Selections" collects a wide range of his poetry and provides an excellent introduction to his life and work. Miyazawa was a teacher of agriculture by profession and largely unknown as a poet until after his death. Since then, his work has incre ..."
"This volume collects stories that focus on Miyazawa's love of space and his use of the galaxy as a metaphor for the concepts of purity, self-sacrifice, and faith, which were near and dear to his heart."
"With the help of guest editor Adam Thirlwell (author of "Kapow!, "Visual Editions), Issue 42 is a monumental experiment in translated literaturetwelve stories taken through six translators apiece, weaving into English and then back out again, gaining new twists and textures each time, just as you'd expect a Kierkegaard story brought into English by Clancy Martin and then sent into Dutch by Cees Nooteboom before being made into English a ..."
Gusukobudori no Denki (Japanese Edition) by KenjiMiyazawa Paperback, Published 2011 by Lulu.Com ISBN-13: 978-1-105-24385-1, ISBN: 1-105-24385-0
Stone Bridge Fiction Ser. Milky Way Railroad by KenjiMiyazawa 128 Pages, Published 2008 by Stone Bridge Press, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1-61172-503-2, ISBN: 1-61172-503-8
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publisher. Printed in the United States of America. ---- Contents Introduction by
D. M. ..."