Japanese Fairy Tales
The Shinansha, or the South Pointing Carriage
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
How the Emperor Kotei invented many useful things, defeated his enemy, and went to Heaven on the back of a Dragon.
How the Emperor Kotei invented many useful things, defeated his enemy, and went to Heaven on the back of a Dragon.
Tommy and his mother are chased by Farmer Green’s new dog. They try to outwit and outrun him.
Mariam describes the events leading up to the impending nuptials. She tries to convince herself of the goodness of Sir Percival, but finds fault with him nonetheless.
Tommy tries to catch Mr. Grouse. Mrs. Fox has five babies.
Four brothers set out into the world to earn their fortunes.
Franz learns that Albert has been kidnapped.
The Babbitt family assembles for breakfast. The reader is introduced to the Babbitt children, Verona, Ted, and little Tinka.
The narrator tells of how he came to live in the house. Servants believe in the haunting, and this leads to troubles, so the narrator and his sister decide to change their plans.
When Tommy is caught in a trap, Farmer Green’s son wants to keep him as a pet.
Jo and Professor Bhear divulge their true feelings to one another.
A princess is taught a valuable lesson about pride.
Introduction by James McCune Smith.
Ann and the unlikely army prepare and march to the Emerald City.
The narrator introduces himself.
Having missed the China, Phileas searches for an alternative passage to Liverpool.
Two enemies, Kennedy and Burger, are students of Roman remains. Burger embarks on a three week affair with a girl and returns alone, also having found a new catacomb. Kennedy attempts to get the story from him.
The husband of Lady Sannox develops a sinister plot when he finds out that his wife is seeing another man.
Sikes attempts to flee London following the murder of Nancy.
Recounting of the tales of how things came to be for both Sara and the Large Family.
As the Mariner's tale continues, his appearance starts to alarm the wedding guest. The Mariner tells of the crew's fate. After a period alone on the ship a prayer releases the weight of his guilt.
The two mice declare their love for each other and argue which house they would like to live in. They stay at Miss Dainty’s house until Shadow appears and they decide Whitefoot’s would be safer.
Agnes warns David to be cautious of Steerforth. Uriah reveals his intentions towards Agnes.
After their extended time at sea, Maud and Hump finally reach land.
The troupe continues filming, but soon find they have strayed off-course.
A traditional poem/song about Christmas.