1843–1928 · American minister and Japan scholar
William Elliot Griffis

William Elliot Griffis (1843–1928) was an American Protestant minister and writer on Japan.
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Stories and shorter works
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1918 | Dutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks Dutch folk tales bring mermaids, giants and kabouters together. | Stories | Free to startRead free |
| 2 | 1919 | Belgian Fairy Tales Belgian folk tales bring together witches, kings, and brave children. | Stories | Free to startRead free |
| 3 | 1922 | Swiss Fairy Tales Folk stories draw on Switzerland’s mountains, lakes and village life. | Stories | Free to startRead free |
| 4 | 1922 | Korean Fairy Tales Korean folk tales bring people, animals and spirits together. | Stories | Free to startRead free |
Letters and non-fiction
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1895 | The Religions of Japan, from the Dawn of History to the Era of Méiji Japan’s religious traditions develop and meet across centuries. | Non-fiction | Free to startRead free |
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About William Elliot Griffis
William Elliot Griffis (1843–1928) was an American Protestant minister and writer on Japan. He was born in Philadelphia and lived in Japan from 1870 to 1874, working as a teacher. He wrote The Mikado’s Empire (1876) and The Religions of Japan (1895), as well as collections of fairy tales.
- Born
- 1843
- Died
- 1928
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