The Sparrow with the Slit Tongue
したきりすずめ
Synopsis
Japanese fable contrasts kindness and greed through an old man, his jealous wife, and a wounded sparrow.
A traditional Japanese fable telling of a kind old man, his avaricious wife and an injured sparrow. The story explores the effects of greed, friendship and jealousy on the characters. (Source: Wikipedia)
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