Weekend Short Story-The Crane Wife

World Literature

April 4th, 2009

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Or, Tsuru no Ongaeshi, a classic Japanese fairy tale.

As you read, see if you can find any of the archetypes we’ve been discussing.  Also, if you’re familiar with The Decemberists, check out the lyrics for their album The Crane Wife.

Read twice, annotate.  We’ll talk about it on Monday.