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Patrick Lafcadio Hearn ( 27 June 1850 - 26 September 1904) in Greek , known also by the Japanese name Koizumi Yakumo , was an international writer, known best for his books about Japan, especially his collections of Japanese legends and ghost stories, such as Kwaidan: Stories... Read Full Overview

THERE was a young Samurai of Kyoto who had been reduced to poverty by the ruin of his lord, and found himself obliged to leave his home, and to take service with the Governor of a distant province. Before quitting the capital, this Samurai divorced his wife, a good and beautiful... Read Full Overview

Explore the heart of Japanese culture and folklore with Lafcadio Hearn's "Shadowings," a collection of evocative translations and insightful literary essays. Hearn, a renowned interpreter of Japan, unveils the beauty and depth of Japanese poetry, offering readers a glimpse... Read Full Overview

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Shadowings is a collection of essays written by Lafcadio Hearn, a Greek-born writer who spent much of his life in Japan. The book is a reflection on Hearn's experiences living in Japan and his observations of Japanese culture. The essays cover a range of topics, including Japanese... Read Full Overview

Shadowings is a collection of twelve essays written by Lafcadio Hearn, a Greek-born writer who spent much of his life in Japan. The essays explore various aspects of Japanese culture, including its art, literature, religion, and folklore. Hearn's writing is characterized by his... Read Full Overview

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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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

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