Letters From The Raven: Being The Correspondence Of Lafcadio Hearn With Henry Watkin

By Lafcadio Hearn and Milton Bronner

Book Overview

""Letters From The Raven"" is a collection of letters exchanged between Lafcadio Hearn, a Greek-Irish writer, and Henry Watkin, a British journalist, during the late 19th century. The book offers a glimpse into the personal and professional lives of both men, as they discuss their literary pursuits, personal struggles, and shared interests. Hearn, who is known for his writings on Japan, shares his experiences living in the country and his fascination with its culture, while Watkin discusses his work as a journalist and his travels throughout Europe. The letters are written in a conversational tone, providing an intimate look into the friendship between the two men. The book also includes an introduction and annotations by the editor, which provide context and background information on the correspondence. ""Letters From The Raven"" is a valuable resource for those interested in the lives and works of Hearn and Watkin, as well as the literary and cultural history of the late 19th century.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: 1163154199
• ISBN13: 9781163154199
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"