The Japanese Letters Of Lafcadio Hearn

By Lafcadio Hearn and Elizabeth Bisland

Book Overview

The Japanese Letters of Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of letters written by Lafcadio Hearn, an Irish-Greek writer who lived in Japan for over a decade in the late 19th century. The book is edited and compiled by Elizabeth Bisland, who was a friend of Hearn's.The letters provide a unique insight into Hearn's life in Japan, as well as his observations and reflections on Japanese culture, customs, and society. Hearn's writing is poetic and vivid, and he often describes his experiences in great detail, from the food he ate to the landscapes he saw.The book is divided into three parts: the first part covers Hearn's early years in Japan, the second part focuses on his time in Matsue, a small town in western Japan, and the third part covers his later years in Tokyo. Throughout the book, Hearn's love for Japan and its people is evident, and he often expresses his admiration for their art, literature, and spirituality.The Japanese Letters of Lafcadio Hearn is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Japanese culture and history, as well as for those who appreciate beautiful prose and insightful observations.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: 1430451068
• ISBN13: 9781430451068
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 524 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"