The Burmese Harp

The Burmese Harp
Japanese edition
AuthorMichio Takeyama
Genrechildren's novel
Publication date
1946
Publication placeJapan
ISBN0-8048-0232-7

The Burmese Harp (ビルマの竪琴, Biruma no tategoto), also known as Harp of Burma, is a children's novel by Michio Takeyama. It was first published in 1946 and was the basis of two films by Kon Ichikawa – one released in 1956 and a color remake in 1985. Both films were major successes. A translation of the novel into English by Howard Hibbett was published in 1966 by Charles E. Tuttle Company in cooperation with UNESCO (ISBN 0-8048-0232-7).