The Crane Wife

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:album
gptkb:book
gptkb:novel
gptkb:fairy_tales
gptkb:storytelling
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:musical
gptkb:ballet
gptkb:opera
gptkb:theater
gptkb:animated_film
gptkb:theatrical_performances
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
gptkbp:adaptations gptkb:theater
gptkb:animated_film
gptkb:literature
gptkb:Animation
gptkb:theatrical_performances
gptkb:theater_productions
various films
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:children's_literature
gptkb:animated_film
gptkb:literature
gptkb:short_stories
gptkb:theater_productions
graphic novels
various films
gptkbp:album gptkb:album
gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:antagonist gptkb:greed
gptkbp:art_style watercolor
cut-paper collage
gptkbp:artist gptkb:The_Decemberists
gptkbp:associated_act gptkb:The_Decemberists
gptkbp:author gptkb:Brothers_Grimm
gptkb:Ruth_Stiles_Gannett
gptkb:Ed_Young
gptkb:Patrick_Ness
gptkb:David_Wisniewski
gptkb:K._Y._Craft
gptkb:Yei_Theodora_Ozaki
gptkbp:available_formats gptkb:e_Book
hardcover
paperback
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Caldecott_Honor
gptkb:Booktrust_Teenage_Prize
Grammy nomination
Nominated for Grammy Award
nan
Caldecott Honor.
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:Japanese_folklore
gptkbp:certification gptkb:gold
Gold by RIAA
gptkbp:character gptkb:marriage
gptkb:Whooping_Crane
husband
the villagers
the husband
the old woman.
the villagers.
the wife.
the crane's true identity
the woodcutter's character arc
the old man.
the crane woman
gptkbp:character_arc the crane's sacrifice.
the man's journey.
gptkbp:character_development the husband
the crane
the crane's sacrifice
the man's transformation
the man's transformation.
gptkbp:chart_performance gptkb:Billboard_200
gptkb:UK_Albums_Chart
Top Independent Albums
gptkbp:chart_position #35 on Billboard 200
gptkbp:climax the revelation of the crane's true identity.
gptkbp:collaborator gptkb:John_Moen
gptkb:Colin_Meloy
gptkb:Chris_Walla
gptkb:Jenny_Conlee
gptkb:Nate_Query
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:greed
human vs. nature
gptkbp:country gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:cover_art Artwork by Carson Ellis
The Crane Wife cover art
gptkbp:cover_artist gptkb:David_Wisniewski
gptkbp:critical_reception Generally positive
Positive
positive
generally positive
positive reviews
Generally favorable reviews
classic
well-received by critics.
gptkbp:cultural_impact taught in schools.
adapted into various media.
influenced artists.
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:Japanese_folklore
gptkb:Japanese_culture
European folklore
explores themes of love and loss
gptkbp:educational_use cultural studies
literature analysis
teaching empathy
gptkbp:ended sad
the crane flies away
gptkbp:fan_base Indie music fans
gptkbp:fan_reception Positive
gptkbp:featured_in Various music publications
gptkbp:features a crane
a poor man
gptkbp:first_edition gptkb:Yes
1992 edition
1970 edition.
gptkbp:first_week_sales 30,000 copies
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:The_Hazards_of_Love
gptkbp:genre gptkb:folklore
gptkb:children's_literature
gptkb:fairy_tales
gptkb:fantasy
Indie rock
indie rock
gptkbp:has_influenced modern storytelling
gptkbp:has_variations different regions
gptkbp:historical_interpretation gptkb:children's_literature
musicals
graphic novels
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Crane Wife
gptkbp:illustrated_by gptkb:artworks
gptkbp:illustrator gptkb:Jim_Kay
gptkb:David_Roberts
gptkb:Ed_Young
gptkb:Yoshiko_Uchida
gptkb:David_Wisniewski
gptkb:K._Y._Craft
gptkb:K._Y._Kato
gptkbp:influence gptkb:children's_literature
gptkb:Japanese_culture
modern adaptations
folklore studies
storytelling traditions
inspired artists
modern fairy tales
inspired musicians
global folklore
inspired writers
inspired other adaptations.
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:Fleet_Foxes
gptkb:Sufjan_Stevens
gptkb:Iron_&_Wine
2000s indie rock
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:theater
gptkb:literature
gptkb:Japanese_culture
folk traditions
storytelling techniques
The Decemberists' earlier work
gptkbp:influences gptkb:children's_literature
gptkb:folk_music
gptkb:literature
Progressive rock
Rock music
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Japanese_folklore
gptkb:films
gptkb:literature
gptkb:artworks
gptkb:music
Japanese folklore.
traditional Japanese art.
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Japanese_folklore
gptkb:Japanese_culture
Storytelling traditions
The Crane Wife (folktale)
The Crane Wife folktale
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:Japanese_folklore
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:Japanese_New_Year
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:festivals
gptkbp:is_considered a cautionary tale
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:literary_analysis
gptkb:moral_philosophy
gender studies
academic studies
art history
cultural studies
oral traditions
performance studies
thematic analysis
cross-cultural comparisons
narrative theory
narrative structure analysis
mythology studies
storytelling techniques
cultural heritage discussions
ethics discussions
psychological interpretations
symbolism studies
storytelling practices
gptkbp:is_known_for its poignant ending
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to other folktales
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Japanese_culture
gptkbp:is_popular_in folklore studies
gptkbp:is_referenced_in popular media
gptkbp:is_related_to the concept of ongan
the concept of tsuru
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of gptkb:transformation
selflessness
the fragility of life
gptkbp:is_taught_in schools
the importance of honesty
the consequences of greed
the importance of trust
the value of honesty
the value of love
appreciation of sacrifice
gptkbp:isbn 978-0394800011
978-0152002022
978-0763635882
978-1406305860
978-1406342003
978-0152050280
978-0399242020
gptkbp:label gptkb:Capitol_Records
gptkbp:language gptkb:Japanese
gptkb:German
English
gptkbp:language_support gptkb:French
gptkb:Japanese
gptkb:Spanish
Chinese
gptkbp:latest_version The Crane Wife by David Wisniewski
The Crane Wife by Ed Young
The Crane Wife by K. Y. Craft
The Crane Wife by Ruth Stiles Gannett
The Crane Wife by Yei Theodora Ozaki
gptkbp:legacy Cult following
remains popular today.
influenced storytelling.
a classic in children's literature.
gptkbp:length 53:29
53:36
53:25
gptkbp:literary_devices gptkb:allegory
symbolism
imagery
foreshadowing
foreshadowing.
imagery.
allegory.
gptkbp:live_performance The Decemberists' tours
gptkbp:lyrical_themes gptkb:Loss
gptkb:Love
gptkb:Nature
gptkb:Redemption
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:Sacrifice
Storytelling
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Griffin
the man
a man
the husband
a crane
the crane
The Crane
the Crane
gptkbp:moral compassion
consequences of greed
the consequences of greed
importance of trust
appreciation of beauty
kindness and compassion
appreciate what you have
beware of greed
gptkbp:motif gptkb:transformation
sacrifice.
transformation.
love.
gptkbp:music_video gptkb:Sons_&_Daughters
gptkb:O_Valencia!
gptkb:The_Crane_Wife_Pt._1
gptkbp:music_videos gptkb:Sons_&_Daughters
gptkb:O_Valencia!
gptkbp:narrative third-person.
gptkbp:narrative_style gptkb:fairy_tales
gptkb:allegory
magical realism
third-person
gptkbp:next_album gptkb:The_Hazards_of_Love
gptkbp:next_edition The Crane Wife by Ruth Stiles Gannett
The Crane Wife by Yei Theodora Ozaki
The Crane Wife by the Brothers Grimm
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Beauty_and_the_Beast
gptkb:The_Tale_of_the_Bamboo_Cutter
gptkb:The_Tale_of_the_Fisherman_and_the_Fish
gptkb:The_White_Snake
gptkb:The_Frog_Prince
gptkb:The_Twelve_Dancing_Princesses
gptkb:The_Ugly_Duckling
gptkbp:notable_track gptkb:Sons_&_Daughters
gptkb:O_Valencia!
gptkb:The_Crane_Wife_Pt._1
gptkb:The_Crane_Wife_Pt._2
gptkbp:notable_tracks gptkb:Sons_&_Daughters
gptkb:The_Crane_Wife_(Parts_1_&_2)
gptkb:The_Island
gptkb:O_Valencia!
gptkb:The_Crane_Wife_Pt._1
gptkb:The_Crane_Wife_Pt._2
gptkb:The_Crane_Wife_1_&_2
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:page_count gptkb:368
gptkb:32
gptkbp:performance ballets
puppet shows
storytelling events
gptkbp:performed_in puppet shows
gptkbp:plot a crane disguises as a woman
the woodcutter's betrayal
a man saves a crane
a man saves a crane that later becomes his wife.
the crane weaves beautiful cloth
the man discovers the crane's secret
the man learns a lesson about greed
the man loses the crane
a crane transforms into a woman
the crane leaves the man
the crane weaves cloth for the man
the man discovers the truth
the man marries the crane
a man marries a crane disguised as a woman
the crane returns to her true form
the husband discovers the truth
the husband loses his wife due to his greed
gptkbp:plot_point the crane's secret
the husband's betrayal
the husband's promise
the weaving of cloth
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Picaresque
gptkbp:previous_album gptkb:Picaresque
gptkbp:producer gptkb:Chris_Walla
gptkbp:protagonist gptkb:Whooping_Crane
the man
a crane
a poor man
woodcutter
gptkbp:publication gptkb:anthology
gptkbp:publication_year gptkb:19th_century
gptkb:1970
gptkbp:published gptkb:2007
gptkb:2013
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Random_House
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1992
gptkb:2004
1912
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Harcourt_Brace
gptkb:Candlewick_Press
gptkb:Philomel_Books
gptkb:Harcourt_Brace_Jovanovich
gptkb:Walker_Books
gptkbp:reader_demographic emotional
thought-provoking
gptkbp:record_label gptkb:Capitol_Records
gptkbp:recording_location gptkb:Type_Foundry_Studios
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Rumpelstiltskin
gptkb:Cinderella
gptkb:Hansel_and_Gretel
gptkb:Snow_White
gptkb:The_Tale_of_the_Crane_Wife
gptkb:The_Frog_Prince
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:2006
October 3, 2006
2006-10-03
September 2007
gptkbp:release_format gptkb:Vinyl
CD
Digital download
gptkbp:release_type gptkb:album
gptkbp:released gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:remastered gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:resolution loss of the crane
the man's loss of the crane.
gptkbp:sales over 300,000 copies
gptkbp:series nan
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Japan
mythical world
rural Japan
modern day
a rural village
gptkbp:setting_time historical Japan.
gptkbp:songwriters gptkb:Colin_Meloy
gptkbp:story_arc gptkb:tragedy
gptkbp:streaming_platforms Available on Spotify
Available on Amazon Music
Available on Apple Music
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:Whooping_Crane
gptkb:trust
gptkb:transformation
love
the cloth represents sacrifice
the crane represents love
the crane symbolizes beauty.
the loom symbolizes creativity.
the man represents humanity
crane as a symbol of longevity
sacrifice as a theme of love
weaving as a symbol of creation
cloth symbolizes sacrifice
crane symbolizes beauty
trust symbolizes love
gptkbp:target_audience gptkb:children
gptkbp:theme gptkb:art
gptkb:Japanese_folklore
gptkb:loss
gptkb:deception
gptkb:identity
gptkb:sacrifice
gptkb:trust
gptkb:transformation
love
nature
self-sacrifice
artistry
the consequences of greed.
the importance of gratitude.
the bond between humans and nature.
gptkbp:themes gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:Loss
gptkb:Love
gptkb:loss
gptkb:mythology
gptkb:deception
gptkb:sacrifice
love
the passage of time
redemption
the cycle of life
love and sacrifice
the human condition
the supernatural
betrayal and loss
feminine strength
nature and humanity
identity and transformation
gptkbp:time_period modern adaptations
ancient Japan
gptkbp:track_count gptkb:10
gptkb:12
gptkbp:written_in many cultures
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Decemberists
gptkb:The_Future
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4