Publisher's Synopsis
The Old Man and the Devils is a classic Japanese folktale that was first published in 1885 by T. Hasegawa Publisher. The story follows an old man who lives alone in a remote mountain village. One day, a group of devils come to his house and ask him to teach them the ways of the world. The old man agrees, but soon discovers that the devils are mischievous and have no intention of learning anything. They cause havoc in the old man's village, but he remains patient and kind to them. Eventually, the old man is able to outsmart the devils and send them back to their own world. The story is a timeless tale of wisdom, patience, and the power of kindness. The book features beautiful illustrations and is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese folklore and mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.