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"Think not that dreams appear to the dreamer only at night, the dream of this world of pain appears to us even by day."

The Japanese have two kinds of ghosts in their folklore--the spirits of the dead, and the spirits of the living. This classic of Japanese literature invites you to take your choice if you dare. In Ghostly Japan collects twelve ghostly stories from Lafcadio Hearn, deathless images... Read Full Overview

In Ghostly Japan is a classic Japanese folklore and religious studies text by Lafcadio Hearn. And it was at the hour of sunset that they came to the foot of the mountain. There was in that place no sign of life, --neither token of water, nor trace of plant, nor shadow of flying... Read Full Overview

At the turn of the twentieth century, Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904) was instrumental in introducing Western readers to Japanese culture and literature. Raised in Dublin and a longtime resident of the United States, the writer, translator, and teacher arrived in Japan in 1890 and... Read Full Overview

In "In Ghostly Japan," Lafcadio Hearn intricately weaves together the cultural fabric of Japan through a series of haunting and evocative tales inspired by local folklore, ghost stories, and spiritual beliefs. Hearn's prose is marked by its lyrical beauty and immersive quality,... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

And it was at the hour of sunset that they came to the foot of the mountain. There was in that place no sign of life, -neither token of water, nor trace of plant, nor shadow of flying bird, - nothing but desolation rising to desolation. And the summit was lost in heave

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

"In Ghostly Japan" from Lafcadio Hearn. International writer, known best for his books about Japan (1850-1904).

R tselhafte Samurai, ein blutsaugender Frosch und die ewige W chterin im Wolfspelz: Lafcadio Hearn l dt zum Gruseln ein in 16 Geschichten vor den faszinierendsten Kulissen Japans. Herausgegeben und bertragen wurden die Geschichten von Gustav Meyrink, u. a. bekannt durch seine... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: In Ghostly Japan by Lafcadio Hearn

Reproduction of the original: In Ghostly Japan by Lafcadio Hearn

Book Excerpt: ...ire"); together with rules for pressing the ashes of a censer into various artistic designs corresponding to season and occasion.... A special chapter should certainly be given to the incense-bags (kusadama) hung up in houses to drive away goblins, --and to the... Read Full Overview