Night on the Galactic Railroad and Other Stories from Ihatov by Kenji Miyazawa (

Description: Night on the Galactic Railroad and Other Stories from Ihatov by Kenji Miyazawa, Julianne Neville Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933) is one of Japans most beloved writers and poets, known particularly for his sensitive and symbolist childrens fiction. This volume collects stories which focus on Miyazawas 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, Miyazawas 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933) is one of Japans most beloved writers and poets, known particularly for his sensitive and symbolist childrens fiction. Julianne Neville is a translator and artist who lives in New York City. Long Description Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933) is one of Japans most beloved writers and poets, known particularly for his sensitive and symbolist childrens fiction. This volume collects stories which focus on Miyazawas 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," Miyazawas 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. Details ISBN1935548352 Author Julianne Neville Short Title NIGHT ON THE GALACTIC RAILROAD Language English Translator Julianne Neville ISBN-10 1935548352 ISBN-13 9781935548355 Media Book Format Paperback Residence JA Birth 1896 Death 1933 DEWEY FIC Pages 112 Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-02-11 Series Modern Japanese Classics Imprint One Peace Books, Incorporated Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2014-02-11 NZ Release Date 2014-02-11 US Release Date 2014-02-11 UK Release Date 2014-02-11 Illustrations 2 Illustrations, unspecified Publisher Social Club Books Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142377105;

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