Lafcadio Hearn: Containing Some Letters From Hearn To His Half-Sister, Mrs. Atkinson

By Nina H. Kennard

Book Overview

The book Lafcadio Hearn: Containing Some Letters From Hearn To His Half-Sister, Mrs. Atkinson by Nina H. Kennard is a collection of letters written by Lafcadio Hearn to his half-sister, Mrs. Atkinson. Hearn was a renowned writer and journalist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th century, and is best known for his books on Japanese culture and folklore. In this book, readers are given a glimpse into Hearn's personal life through his letters to his sister, which cover a wide range of topics including his travels, his work, and his relationships with family and friends. The letters are accompanied by commentary and analysis from Kennard, who provides context and insight into Hearn's life and work. This book is a must-read for fans of Lafcadio Hearn and anyone interested in the history of literature and journalism.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: 1432545817
• ISBN13: 9781432545819
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"