The Old Bamboo-Hewer’s Story (Taketori no Okina no Monogatari)

London: Trübner & Co, 1888. — 118 p.“Taketori Monogatari,” or “The Old Bamboo-Hewer’s Story,” is a fascinating piece of early Japanese literature, well worth the short read. Written in the 10th century, it is one of the earliest known Japanese prose narratives, and the story recounts the beloved folktale of the bamboo princess, Kaguya.