Concerning Lafcadio Hearn

By George M. Gould and Laura Stedman

Book Overview

The book ""Concerning Lafcadio Hearn"" by George M. Gould is a biographical work that delves into the life and achievements of Lafcadio Hearn, a renowned writer and journalist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hearn was born in Greece to a Greek mother and an Irish father, and spent his early years in Ireland before moving to the United States as a young man. The book explores Hearn's life in detail, from his early struggles as a journalist and writer to his eventual success as a celebrated author. Gould provides insight into Hearn's personal life, including his marriages, friendships, and travels, as well as his literary works, which include essays, novels, and translations of Japanese literature. Throughout the book, Gould examines Hearn's unique perspectives on life, culture, and society, and how they influenced his writing. He also discusses Hearn's impact on the literary world and his enduring legacy. Overall, ""Concerning Lafcadio Hearn"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most influential writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.With A Bibliography By Stedman.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428655662
• ISBN13: 9781428655669
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"