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In this Japanese folk tale, Yohei, a humble weaver, tends a wounded crane that later appears to him as a radiant young woman. She begs to marry him and, in response, weaves three days of magnificent silk fabricβeach thread more beautiful than the lastβon his loom. The story blends themes of kindness, gratitude, and the magical relationship between humans and the natural world, reflecting traditional Japanese folklore and the cultural significance of cranes and weaving.
First publish date: 1920
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Sumiko Yagawa
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