{"product_id":"milky-way-railroad-paperback","title":"Milky Way Railroad - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKenji Miyazawa\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoseph Sigrist\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eD. M. Stroud\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA timeless classic of Japanese children's literature: One night, alone on a hilltop, a young boy is swept aboard a magical train bound for the Milky Way. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tender fable is a book of great wisdom and adventure, offering insight into the afterlife. Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933), little known in his lifetime, went on to be one Japan's most celebrated literary figures of the early 20th century for his children's stories. Perhaps Miyazawa's most beloved story in Japan, this translation of the \u003ci\u003eMilky Way Railroad\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to delight both children and parents, and evoke the same wonder and poignancy familiar to fans of Studio Ghibli.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKenji Miyazawa\u003c\/b\u003e (1896-1933) was a teacher, author, poet, and scientist. His writings reflect his deep commitment to Buddhism as well as his interest in Western technology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoseph Sigrist\u003c\/b\u003e lived in northern Japan for many years and has taught religion and Arthurian literature. D.M. Stroud is a poet, translator, and teacher who has lived in Japan since 1975.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 7.4 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45621586919563,"sku":"9781933330402","price":24.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/5lVAAdw2T-9781933330402.webp?v=1783364955","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/milky-way-railroad-paperback","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}