Night on the Galactic Railroad and Other Stories from Ihatov

Night on the Galactic Railroad and Other Stories from Ihatov (Modern Japanese Classics)

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 something greater, a constellation in the night sky; "Signal & Signal-less" depicts a pair of star-crossed train signals who dream of eloping to the moon; and "Night on the Galactic Railroad," Miyazawa's most famous work, tells the story of two boys as they journey upon a train that traverses the cosmos, learning the true meaning of friendship, happiness and life itself along the way.
Country USA
Brand One Peace Books
Manufacturer One Peace Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781935548355
ReleaseDate 2014-02-11
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781935548355

Night on the Galactic Railroad and Other Stories from Ihatov (Modern Japanese Classics)