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Lafcadio Hearn

    June 27, 1850 – September 26, 1904

    This author explored Japanese culture and spirituality with a profound sensitivity, drawing from his own roots straddling East and West. His insightful essays and narratives delve into the mysteries of Japanese life, mythology, and folklore. Through his writing, he sought to bridge cultural divides, conveying to readers the beauty and complexity of the world he discovered and embraced. His style is poetic and attentive to detail, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the atmosphere and depth of his literary works.

    Lafcadio Hearn
    The Kwaidan Collection
    Kokoro
    Necronomicon
    In Ghostly Japan
    Insect Literature
    Fantastics and Other Fancies
    • Japanische Geistergeschichten

      Schmuckausgabe mit Kupferprägung

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      War das wirklich der Buddha, der da auf einem riesigen weißen Elefanten mit sechs Stoßzähnen saß, oder doch nur ein böser Spuk? Und was ist das für ein Wahrsager, der jedes Schicksal kennt, nur sein eigenes nicht? Im Land der Samurai und Shinto-Priester waltet mancherlei Magie und böses Karma. Diese Geschichten und Legenden aus dem japanischen Kulturkreis erzählen vor exotischer Kulisse von schaurigen Dingen und verzauberten Wesen und sorgen für einen ganz speziellen Grusel. Die fantastische Welt des alten Japan 16 schaurige Erzählungen aus Fernost, zusammengetragen von Lafcadio Hearn Schön abseitig: japanisch gruseln mit Dämonen, Verdammten, Tiergestalten, Hexen, Feen, lebenden Toten und anderen Grenzgängern »Der einzige Europäer, der dieses Land ganz gekannt und ganz geliebt hat.« Hugo von Hofmannsthal über Lafcadio Hearn »Auch Stefan Zweig war begeistert vom ›überschwebenden Glanz‹ von Hearns Prosa« Der Tagesspiegel Ausstattung: Surbalin Linea mit Schmuckprägung

      Japanische Geistergeschichten2025
      4.0
    • Fantastics and Other Fancies

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The collection features Lafcadio Hearn's early writings, highlighting his vivid imagination through a mix of short stories and essays. It skillfully intertwines supernatural elements with whimsical themes, showcasing his fascination with the mystical and macabre. This anthology offers a glimpse into Hearn's literary flair and unique perspective, making it a compelling read for fans of fantastical literature.

      Fantastics and Other Fancies2024
      5.0
    • Lafcadio Hearn's travelogue provides a personal glimpse into Japan during the late 1800s, showcasing his deep appreciation for its culture, customs, and traditions. Through his unique perspective as a Western foreigner, the narrative explores lesser-known aspects of Japanese life, including architecture, religion, and folklore. Rich in symbolic descriptions of landscapes and locales, the book is filled with anecdotes and interactions with locals, making it an invaluable resource for understanding Japan's cultural heritage and historical context.

      Glimpses Of Unfamilar Japan Second Series2024
    • Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan; Second Series

      in large print

      • 412 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print format to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to preserving and making historical texts more readable, it aims to provide a valuable resource while ensuring that those with visual challenges can engage with important literary works.

      Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan; Second Series2024
    • Focusing on the personal correspondence of a captivating writer from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this collection reveals the intimate thoughts and inspirations of Lafcadio Hearn. Compiled by Elizabeth Bisland, it offers a unique perspective on Hearn's life, showcasing the experiences that shaped his literary voice and providing readers with a deeper understanding of his character and creativity.

      The Life and Letters of Lafcadio Hearn Including the Japanese Letters, Vol. III2024
    • In Ghostly Japan

      Japanese Legends of Ghosts, Yokai, Yurei, and Other Oddities

      • 140 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Exploring the supernatural, this collection delves into Japan's rich ghostly lore through Lafcadio Hearn's captivating prose. It features tales of a pilgrim's climb among skulls, a dying woman's sinister legacy, and a ghostly beauty's visit to her samurai lover. Drawing on ancient legends, Hearn vividly portrays spirits and demons while weaving in Buddhist proverbs, haiku translations, and incense rituals. This work offers a spine-tingling glimpse into the unseen realms of Japanese culture, showcasing Hearn's mastery of the macabre.

      In Ghostly Japan2024
      4.0
    • Letters from the Raven

      Being the Correspondence of Lafcadio Hearn with Henry Watkin

      • 212 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The letters to Mr. Henry Watkin reveal intimate insights into Hearn's life and thoughts, providing unique information that is crucial for understanding his character and legacy. These correspondences offer a personal glimpse into his relationships and experiences, filling gaps that would leave future biographers at a disadvantage. The collection serves as an invaluable resource for those interested in Hearn's life, showcasing his perspectives and the significance of his friendships.

      Letters from the Raven2024
    • In Ghostly Japan

      in large print

      • 180 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance readability for individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making classic texts accessible, it aims to preserve the original content while ensuring a comfortable reading experience for all.

      In Ghostly Japan2024
    • "Shadowings" and "A Japanese Miscellany"

      • 412 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Exploring the mystique of Japanese culture, Lafcadio Hearn's collection features essays and stories that highlight the subtleties of Japanese aesthetics. Through ghostly tales, haunting legends, and philosophical reflections, Hearn's lyrical prose reveals the spiritual and artistic richness of Japan. Notable pieces like "The Reconciliation" and "The Genius of Japanese Civilization" illustrate the delicate balance between tradition and beauty, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the depth and nuance of Japan's cultural heritage.

      "Shadowings" and "A Japanese Miscellany"2024
    • Kokoro; Hints and Echoes of Japanese Inner Life

      in large print

      • 332 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, a company dedicated to making literature accessible for individuals with impaired vision through large print editions. The focus on accessibility highlights the importance of inclusivity in reading and preserves the original content for a wider audience.

      Kokoro; Hints and Echoes of Japanese Inner Life2024
    • Supernatural Tales from Japan

      Ghosts, Goblins, Demons and Magic

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The collection features fifteen chilling tales that immerse readers in a world where the supernatural intertwines with the earthly. Each story introduces a variety of ghosts, goblins, and magical beings, showcasing their mischievous, terrifying, protective, and tender qualities. Enhanced by the stunning illustrations of contemporary Japanese yokai artist Sakyu, these eerie narratives explore the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore, inviting readers to experience both the beauty and horror of this mystical realm.

      Supernatural Tales from Japan2024
      3.7
    • Some Chinese Ghosts

      • 56 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This classical work is significant in human history and has been preserved through modern republishing efforts by Alpha Editions. The book has been reformatted, retyped, and designed to ensure clarity and readability, distinguishing it from scanned copies of the original. This edition aims to keep the essence of the text alive for both present and future generations.

      Some Chinese Ghosts2024
    • Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan; First Series

      in large print

      • 404 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      The book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, which focuses on providing large print editions. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision, ensuring that important historical texts are available to a wider audience.

      Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan; First Series2024
    • Gleanings in Buddha-Fields

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The essays delve into the spiritual and philosophical aspects of Japanese Buddhism, offering insightful reflections and vivid descriptions. Hearn explores the teachings, practices, and cultural expressions of Buddhism in Japan, providing a deep understanding of its significance and impact.

      Gleanings in Buddha-Fields2024
      4.0
    • Pre-Raphaelite and other Poets

      • 278 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Celebrating the significance of Pre-Raphaelite and other poets, this classic work has been preserved and republished by Alpha Editions for contemporary readers. The book features a modern reformatting and retyping, ensuring clarity and readability, rather than relying on scanned copies. This effort aims to keep the legacy of these poets alive for both present and future generations.

      Pre-Raphaelite and other Poets2024
    • Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation

      in large print

      • 504 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      This publication focuses on making historical works accessible through large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. Megali, the publishing house behind this initiative, emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in reading by reproducing original texts in a format that enhances readability.

      Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation2023
    • Tales and Essays from Old Japan

      • 164 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Focusing on the rich tapestry of pre-industrial Japan, Lafcadio Hearn's collection captures the essence of traditional culture through its legends and ghost stories. Arriving in 1890, Hearn's fascination led him to translate and present these tales to a Western audience, making a significant cultural contribution. Although long out of print, this collection offers a captivating glimpse into Japan's folklore, sure to enchant readers interested in its historical narratives and supernatural themes.

      Tales and Essays from Old Japan2023
    • Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things

      in large print

      • 168 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, specifically designed in large print to enhance readability for individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a company dedicated to making historical texts accessible, it aims to preserve the original content while ensuring it can be enjoyed by a wider audience.

      Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things2023
    • Two Years in the French West Indies

      in large print

      • 536 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      Focusing on accessibility, this publishing house specializes in reproducing historical works in large print format. Aimed at aiding readers with impaired vision, these editions ensure that important texts remain available and legible to a wider audience, preserving their historical significance while enhancing readability.

      Two Years in the French West Indies2023
    • The Kwaidan Collection

      An Illuminated Edition

      • 168 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The book presents a captivating collection of Japanese ghost stories and strange tales, showcasing Lafcadio Hearn's translations alongside Kent Williams' striking illustrations. It features over sixty artworks that vividly depict eerie spirits and macabre folklore, including corpse brides and haunting goblins. Accompanying essays by notable figures like Darren Aronofsky and Bon Koizumi enrich the experience. Housed in an elegant slipcase, this edition is a stunning addition to the Illuminated Editions series, merging rich storytelling with exceptional artistry.

      The Kwaidan Collection2023
      4.2
    • Chita

      in large print

      • 120 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, a company dedicated to making literature accessible for individuals with impaired vision through large print formats. The focus on accessibility highlights the importance of inclusivity in reading, ensuring that historical texts are available to a wider audience.

      Chita2023
    • Nechte se zlákat výběrem tajuplných japonských příběhů z pera slavného autora Lafcadia Hearna, které pro vás převyprávěl oceňovaný komiksový spisovatel Sean Michael Wilson! ***** Ať vás baví duchařinky, nebo se chcete vzdělat japonskými pověstmi, které nezřídka přináší poučení na závěr, je tento komiks přímo pro vás. Najdete v něm šest povídek: ***** Diplomacie: Jaká by byla vaše poslední myšlenka před rozsudkem smrti? A mohla by později něco ovlivnit? ***** Sněžná žena: Setkání s tajemnou postavou uprostřed sněhové bouře se může změnit v něco víc. Otázka ovšem je, jestli vás ta změna nebude stát život. ***** O zrcadle a zvonu: Darovat věc, která je vám drahá, s sebou může přinést neštěstí, nehledě na to, zda jste ji darovali pro vyšší dobro. ***** Bezuchý Hoiči: Kdo by nechtěl umět vyprávět tak poutavě, že svými příběhy zaujme i mrtvé? Hoiči se pyšní různorodým publikem, nicméně velký talent může znamenat velké nepříjemnosti. ***** Duch bez tváře: Dávejte si pozor během svých toulek na stezce! Brzy zjistíte, že je to velmi pochmurné a osamělé místo, kde se může ledacos stát. ***** Samebitův vděk: Přátelství, které se zrodí mezi dvěma zcela odlišnými bytostmi, může vyústit v něco nečekaného. Dobrý přítel je ten, jenž pro vás neváhá uronit slzy.

      Duch bez tváře a další tajemné příběhy z Japonska2023
      3.8
    • Books And Habits

      From The Lectures Of Lafcadio Hearn Selected And Edited With An Introduction By John Erskine

      • 170 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The book features a new print with professional typesetting, ensuring a high-quality reading experience. Unlike other editions that rely on scanned prints, this version provides clarity and enhanced readability, making it a superior choice for readers seeking a polished format.

      Books And Habits2022
    • Selected Ghost Stories from Kwaidan

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Set in 1924, this collection of ghost stories immerses readers in the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore, showcasing Lafcadio Hearn's deep appreciation for culture and myth. Each tale is hauntingly lyrical and intricately woven, revealing the complexities of supernatural encounters and the eerie beauty of traditional narratives.

      Selected Ghost Stories from Kwaidan2022
      2.0
    • Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short works by the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith A Penguin Classic Hardcover In this haunting collection, the phantoms and ghouls of Japanese folklore stalk the page. Lafcadio Hearn, a master storyteller, drew on traditional Japanese folklore, infused with memories of his own haunted childhood in Ireland, to create these chilling tales. They are today regarded in Japan as classics in their own right.

      Of Ghosts and Goblins2022
      3.8
    • Yuki-Onna and Other Stories

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Haunting, mysterious and beautiful, but also possessed of unimaginable power and the capacity for terrifying cruelty, the ghosts of Lafcadio Hearn's fiction draw their inspiration from the folklore of ancient Japan. These ghoulish beings range from spectral brides to vengeful phantoms and unruly goblins.This collection includes such spectacular tales as "Ingwa-Banashi", "The Corpse-Rider" and "Of a Promise Broken". Through his peerless writing he creates a series of unforgettable tales that remind us of forgotten worlds where the boundaries between myth and reality grow thin.

      Yuki-Onna and Other Stories2022
      3.3
    • The Necronomicon

      Tales of Eldritch Horror from the Masters of the Genre

      • 928 pages
      • 33 hours of reading

      Featuring over 40 chilling stories, this anthology showcases the works of renowned authors in the cosmic horror genre. The collectible hardback edition includes a protective dust jacket, making it a perfect addition for fans of unsettling narratives that explore the unknown and the incomprehensible. Each tale delves into themes of existential dread and the insignificance of humanity in the vast universe, providing a spine-tingling experience for readers.

      The Necronomicon2021
      3.6
    • Collected Ghost Stories

      • 194 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Lafcadio Hearn's deep admiration for Japanese culture led him to become a prominent figure in retelling Asian ghost stories. His collection features forty chilling tales drawn from various works, showcasing his talent for storytelling and his role in introducing Japanese mythology to a global audience. This edition highlights Hearn's unique ability to weave together macabre elements with cultural insights, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of Asian folklore at the turn of the 20th century.

      Collected Ghost Stories2021
      3.0
    • Creole Sketches

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Set in the vibrant and diverse New Orleans of 1878, the book explores a city rich in cultural influences from various backgrounds, including French, Spanish, and African American heritage. Amidst the challenges of yellow fever and political turmoil post-Reconstruction, Lafcadio Hearn captures the essence of the Creole community through his writings for an English-language newspaper. His sketches, accompanied by woodcut cartoons, offer a unique glimpse into the lives and humor of the city's inhabitants, preserving the charm of a traditional urban world facing change.

      Creole Sketches2021
      2.8
    • Children of the Levee

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Cincinnati in the 1870's was the largest inland city in the nation. Much of its prosperity and growth it owed to the commerce which floated along its Ohio River boundary on the way between Pittsburgh and New Orleans. This traffic also sustained a unique African American culture -- saloonkeepers, boardinghouse operators, entertainers, and women who served the steamboat hands between trips. Into this great western metropolis came young Lafcadio Hearn, who after several tentative starts became a newspaper reporter first for the Enquirer and then for the Commercial. Drawn to the Ohio River by his interest in the unusual, Hearn found beneath the rough surface of levee life a kind of cosmopolitan tolerance which emphasized the essential humanity of the community. Hearn's twelve sketches -- here reprinted as a unit for the first time -- are perceptive and sympathetic, yet not highly subjective and romanticized. Collectively they form an important comprehensive picture of African American life in a border city just after the Civil War. Among the earliest of his writings, they also foreshadow the course Hearn's life was to take in New Orleans, the West Indies, and finally Japan.

      Children of the Levee2021
      4.0
    • A book that deeply influenced the young Freud & was the inspiration for many artists, The Temptation of Saint Anthony was Flaubert's lifelong work, 30 years in the making. Based on the story of the 3rd-century saint who lived on an isolated mountaintop in the Egyptian desert, it's a fantastical rendering of one night during which Anthony is besieged by carnal temptations & philosophical doubt. This edition features the distinguished Lafcadio Hearn translation, which translator Richard Sieburth calls a splendid period piece from one of America's premier translators of 19th-century French prose. In Lafcadio Hearn's Latinate rendering, Flaubert's experimental drama of the modern consciousness reads as weirdly as its oneiric original.

      The Temptation of St. Antony2021
      3.9
    • „Lotos” jest jedną z najbardziej popularnych publikacji Lafcadio Hearn’a. Opisuje on Japonię w sposób całkowicie inny niż wielu Europejczyków w tamtym czasie. Pomimo, iż po tranformacji Meiji minęło wiele lat, nadal zderzają się ze sobą tradycja z nowoczesnością. Przekonajmy się sami, skąd wzięła się miłość autora do Kraju Kwitnącej Wiśni. W drugim tomie: - Włosy kobiece - Kizuki – najstarsza świątynia w Japonii - Shinju - W grocie duchów dziecięcych - W Mio Noseki - Kusa-Hibari

      Lotos Część 22021
      2.0
    • „Lotos” jest jedną z najbardziej popularnych publikacji Lafcadio Hearn’a. Opisuje on Japonię w sposób całkowicie inny niż wielu Europejczyków w tamtym czasie. Pomimo, iż po tranformacji Meiji minęło wiele lat, nadal zderzają się ze sobą tradycja z nowoczesnością. Przekonajmy się sami, skąd wzięła się miłość autora do Kraju Kwitnącej Wiśni. W pierwszym tomie: - Mój pierwszy dzień w Japonii - Jizo - Targ dla umarłych - Bon odori - Dusze - Stolica prowincyi bogów

      Lotos Rzut oka na nieznaną Japonię Tom 12021
    • Japanische Geister und Naturwesen

      • 156 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      > Lafcadio Hearn wird gerade wiederentdeckt > Nach dem großen Erfolg von Geistergeschichten aus Japan ein zweites Prachtbuch > Hochwertige Ausstattung: Halbleinen mit Goldprägung, transluzide Seiten, Altarfalz und Lesebändchen

      Japanische Geister und Naturwesen2021
      4.1
    • Der Junge, der Katzen malte

      • 52 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Der jüngste Sohn einer armen Bauernfamilie war klug, klein und zierlich und so gar nicht geschaffen für die Arbeit auf dem Hof. Seine Eltern geben ihn als Altardiener zum Priester in den Tempel. Er lernt viel, und er malt viel, aber immer nur Katzen und das überall. Das wird dem alten Priester zu viel. Er schickt ihn fort und gibt ihm einen einzigen, prophetischen Rat mit auf den Weg: "Vermeide größe Räume in der Nacht, halte dich an kleine." Auf sich selbst gestellt, erlebt er ein großes Abenteuer und wird zum Helden. In einem nächtlich beleuchteten, menschenleeren Tempel bemalt der Junge die staubigen Wände mit Katzen. Überwältigt von Müdigkeit verkriecht er sich in einen kleinen Wandschrank, so wie es sein Lehrmeister ihm riet. In der Nacht erwacht er von furchtbarem Lärm, traut sich aber erst nach Sonnenaufgang aus seinem sicheren Versteck. Was er erblickt, zeugt von einem erbitterten Kampf. Die Katzen, die er malte haben den rattenhaften Dämon besiegt. Der Fluch des Tempels ist gebrochen und der Junge wird ein berühmter Maler über Zeit- und Landesgrenzen hinweg.

      Der Junge, der Katzen malte2021
      5.0
    • Necronomicon

      • 880 pages
      • 31 hours of reading

      WIKIPEDIA says: 'H.P. Lovecraft's reputation has grown tremendously over the decades, and he is now commonly regarded as one of the most important horror writers of the 20th century, exerting an influence that is widespread, though often indirect.' H.P. Lovecraft's tales of the tentacled Elder God Cthulhu and his pantheon of alien deities were initially written for the pulp magazines of the 1920s and '30s. These astonishing tales blend elements of horror, science fiction and cosmic terror that are as powerful today as they were when they were first published. This handsome leatherbound tome collects together the very best of Lovecraft's tales of terror, including the complete Cthulhu Mythos cycle, just the way they were originally published. It will introduce a whole new generation of readers to Lovecraft's fiction, as well as being a must-buy for those fans who want all his work in a single, definitive, highly attractive volume.

      Necronomicon2021
      4.3
    • Insect Literature

      • 296 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Delving into the enchanting realm of insects, this work presents a vivid exploration of their unique behaviors and characteristics, likening them to mythical creatures. Through captivating prose, the author invites readers to see the intricate lives of these tiny beings, revealing their fascinating roles in nature and the interconnectedness of all life. The narrative blends scientific insight with whimsical storytelling, creating a rich tapestry that celebrates the wonders of the insect world.

      Insect Literature2020
      5.0
    • Esprits & Créatures du Japon

      • 172 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Benjamin Lacombe s'intéresse avec cet ouvrage à la nature et à la figure animale. Après une immersion au fond des eaux, on émerge à la surface qu'on explore par le biais des racines, de la terre et des mammifères, pour atteindre le ciel et les volatiles. Ce sujet est synonyme au Japon de mystère et de respect. Comme pour le premier opus, le traitement graphique s'adapte à chaque histoire

      Esprits & Créatures du Japon2020
      4.3
    • This thrilling collection of seven Japanese ghost stories will captivate lovers of yokai stories These classic Japanese ghost stories are based on those written by famed author Lafcadio Hearn between 1890 and 1904. Here, they are retold by award-winning comic book writer Sean Michael Wilson, who has garnered a worldwide fan base for his manga adaptations of works of Japanese literature, including such classics as The Book of Five Rings and The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts. Manga Yokai Stories includes: Nuke-kubi: A masterless samurai is trapped in a house haunted by headless goblins The Screen Maiden: A young man develops an obsession with a woman in a painting that almost kills him Corpse Rider: A woman's unburied corpse cannot rest until she has taken her revenge on the man who divorced her A Dead Secret: A young mother terrifies her family when she returns as a ghost, unable to find peace until she puts to rest a shocking secret she has left behind Wilson's skillful adaptation of Hearn's ghostly tales--along with superb manga illustrations from UK-based Japanese artist Inko Ai Takita--make these fascinating stories come to life. This book is in traditional Japanese reading order--from back to front--so that fans and manga lovers can enjoy an authentic reading experience.

      Manga Yokai Stories. Ghostly Tales from Japan2020
      3.5
    • Kokoro (Großdruck)

      Einblicke in das Innenleben Japans

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Der Autor gewährt faszinierende Einblicke in die japanische Kultur und das Leben der Menschen im späten 19. Jahrhundert. Durch persönliche Erlebnisse und Beobachtungen entfaltet sich ein tiefes Verständnis für die japanische Seele, Traditionen und die Verbindung zur Natur. Hearn beleuchtet die Herausforderungen der westlichen Wahrnehmung und die einzigartigen Aspekte der japanischen Identität. Seine eindringlichen Schilderungen und sensiblen Analysen laden den Leser ein, in die komplexe Gefühlswelt Japans einzutauchen und deren Schönheit zu entdecken.

      Kokoro (Großdruck)2019
    • Historias de fantasmas de Japón

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Lafcadio Hearn, nacido en la isla griega de Léucade en 1850 y fallecido en Tokio en 1904, fue el primer gran japonólogo de la literatura occidental, por sus relatos de fantasmas y sus libros de divulgación. Gracias a su mujer nipona conoció los cuentos tradicionales sobre espectros y apariciones, que se encargó de convertir en nuevos relatos tras someterlos a un cuidado proceso de reescritura y reelaboración. Esta edición reúne 11 de esas inquietantes historias, pobladas de fantasmas, espíritus y otros seres sobrenaturales.

      Historias de fantasmas de Japón2019
      4.3
    • Japanese Ghost Stories

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      In this collection of classic ghost stories from Japan, beautiful princesses turn out to be frogs, paintings come alive, deadly spectral brides haunt the living, and a samurai delivers the baby of a Shinto goddess with mystical help. Here are all the phantoms and ghouls of Japanese folklore: 'rokuro-kubi', whose heads separate from their bodies at night; 'jikininki', or flesh-eating goblins; and terrifying faceless 'mujina' who haunt lonely neighbourhoods. Lafcadio Hearn, a master storyteller, drew on traditional Japanese folklore, infused with memories of his own haunted childhood in Ireland, to create these chilling tales. They are today regarded in Japan as classics in their own right.

      Japanese Ghost Stories2019
      3.4
    • Vom Lasterleben am Kai

      Große Reportagen

      • 236 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Der Schriftsteller Lafcadio Hearn (1850 – 1904), als Sohn einer Griechin und eines Iren auf Lefkas geboren und bei Verwandten in England aufgewachsen, wurde als junger Mann mittellos nach Amerika geschickt. Dort wurde er Journalist und Autor in Cincinnati und New Orleans, später in New York, dazwischen lebte er länger auf den französischen Antillen. Früh begann er, sich für Japan zu interessieren, wohin er 1890 reiste, um nicht mehr zurückzukehren. Er nahm sogar einen japanischen Namen an und heiratete die Tochter eines Samurai. Seine Bücher über Japan hatten einen großen Einfluss auf das Bild Japans im Westen. Monique Truong, die bislang zwei Romane vorgelegt hat, schreibt seit vielen Jahren an einem Roman über Hearn. Sie schätzt vor allem sein journalistisches Werk und hat eine Auswahl seiner besten Reportagen vorgenommen. Einige Texte erscheinen hier zum ersten Mal auf Deutsch. Ein großer Autor, der zurzeit auch anderswo neu verlegt wird, ist mit faszinierenden Arbeiten wiederzuentdecken, hellsichtig, voll feiner Beobachtungen und Empathie.

      Vom Lasterleben am Kai2017
      2.0
    • Japan

      An Attempt at Interpretation

      • 260 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      A thousand books have been written about Japan; but among these, --setting aside artistic publications and works of a purely special character, --the really precious volumes will be found to number scarcely a score. This fact is due to the immense difficulty of perceiving and comprehending what underlies the surface of Japanese lif

      Japan2016
    • Youma

      Roman

      • 140 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Youma ist jung, schön und stolz, nur frei ist sie nicht. Ihre Mutter ist eine »da«, die Amme in einem Haus reicher weißer Kreolen auf Martinique. Sie genießt Respekt und Privilegien, aber auch wenn sie und Youma zur Familie gehören, sind sie Sklavinnen. Als die Tochter des Hauses kurz nach der Hochzeit und der Geburt eines Mädchens stirbt, wird Youma zur »da« der kleinen Halbwaise. Wie eine Mutter zieht sie Mayotte auf, tröstet sie mit den fabelhaften Geschichten kreolischer Volksmärchen, wird ihr zur Lebensretterin. Als in dem Dorf und auf der Plantage inmitten tropischer Vegetation ein Sturm des Aufruhrs über die Gesellschaft aus Freien und Unfreien hereinbricht, ist Youma gezwungen, eine folgenreiche Entscheidung zu treffen.»Youma« ist Lafcadio Hearns zweiter Roman, ein weiteres vergessenes Meisterwerk der amerikanischen Literatur. Und zugleich ein Klassiker der französisch-kreolischen Literatur, geschrieben von einem Mann, dessen Lebensweg von Griechenland über die Karibik bis nach Japan reicht und der mit jedem seiner Bücher den Begriff »Weltliteratur« neu erfunden zu haben scheint.

      Youma2016
      3.0
    • Chita

      Roman

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Ihren richtigen Namen kennt niemand, nicht einmal Conchita selbst weiß, wer sie ist und woher sie kommt. Chita ruft sie der spanische Fischer Feliu, der sie eines Tages, nachdem ein Hurricane vor der Küste von New Orleans gewütet hat, aus den Armen ihrer toten Mutter vor dem Ertrinken rettet. Er und seine kinderlose Frau Carmen geben ihr ein neues Zuhause. Doch das Glück, das sie teilen, während der Sturm ganze Inseldörfer ausgelöscht, Leben zerstört und Familien zerrissen hat – wovon hängt es ab? Dass Chitas Vater, der Mann, der ihren richtigen Namen kennt, tot ist. Oder dass er im Glauben lebt, seine Tochter wäre tot, und ihr nie wieder begegnet …

      Chita2015
      3.5
    • Japan - ein Deutungsversuch

      • 308 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Dies ist das letzte Werk Lafcadio Hearns, das vor seinem Tod veröffentlicht wurde. Es ist gewissermaßen das Fazit seines Lebens in Japan, das mit dem Umzug aus den USA im Jahre 1890 begonnen hatte und mit seinem Tod im Alter von 54 Jahren im September 1904 endete. Hearn erläutert die Geschichte Japans von den Entstehungsmythen bis zur Gegenwart im beginnenden 20. Jahrhundert. Im Mittelpunkt steht dabei immer seine Interpretation des Shintoismus und dessen Einfluss auf die japanische Kultur und Gesellschaft. Hearns Werk hat in der Meiji-Zeit viele Japaner beeindruckt, ja sogar begeistert. Sie fühlten sich von ihm verstanden, mehr als von allen anderen Besuchern, die nach der Öffnung Japans hin zum Westen in das Land gekommen waren. Auch wenn uns heute vieles an Hearns Japansicht romantisch verklärt und manches auch ideologisch fragwürdig erscheint, bleibt dieses Werk ein interessantes und erhaltenswertes Dokument aus einer Zeit, als Japan sich auf den Weg machte, eine politische und wirtschaftliche Weltmacht zu werden.

      Japan - ein Deutungsversuch2014
      3.0
    • In dieser Sammlung unheimlicher Geschichten aus Japan von Lafcadio Hearn begegnen Leser reumütigen Samurai, tapferen Jünglingen und Geistern. Die neunzehn Geschichten, viele erstmals auf Deutsch, bieten ein Spektrum von märchenhaft bis horrormäßig und vermitteln tiefes Verständnis für alte japanische Kultur und Tradition.

      Die Versöhnung des Samurai - Unheimliche Geschichten aus Japan2014
      4.5
    • In Ghostly Japan

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      "This Dover edition, first published in 2019, is an unabridged republication of the work originally published in 1899 by Little, Brown, and Company, Boston."

      In Ghostly Japan2013
      3.5
    • V Japonsku plném duchů

      • 170 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Lafcadio Hearn (1850–1904) byl jedním z prvních cizinců, který přijel do pomalu se otvírajícího se Japonska druhé poloviny 19. století. Byl jím zcela okouzlen a zůstal až do své smrti. Ve sbírce Hora lebek najdeme povídky vycházející z různých japonských tradičních žánrů od čistého hororu až po duchařské eseje. -- zdroj: legie.info --

      V Japonsku plném duchů2012
      4.3
    • Lafcadio Hearn's Japan

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Lafcadio Hearn is one of the best-known Westerners to ever make Japan his home

      Lafcadio Hearn's Japan2007
      4.0
    • An often referred to and well-respected account, mainly on Martinique, but also on Trinidad, St. Pierre, St. Kitt's, St. Lucia, Granada, etc. The author is most well-known for his works on Japan. A series of light, amusing and evocative sketches of Martinique at the end of the 19th century. This tells of the two years the author lived in the West Indies in the late 1880's. An appendix includes some Creole melodies and the illustrations are interesting'.

      Lost And Found Classic Travel Writing: Two Years In The French2000
      3.6
    • In einem japanischen Garten

      • 95 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904), der große Kenner und Vermittler japanischer Kultur des 19. Jahrhunderts, widmet sich hier dem faszinierenden Thema fernöstlicher Gartenkunst. Inspirierend und mit Liebe zum Detail lässt Hearn japanische Landschaftsgärten vor dem Auge des Lesers entstehen und bietet Einblicke in die Mythologie und Philosophie des Landes. Der schmale Band, der zu den Standardschriften japanischer Ästhetik zählt, ist mit Holzschnitten und Tuschzeichnungen alter Meister geschmückt. 'In diesen uralten Gärten - ach, ihre Kunst verschwindet jetzt immer mehr unter dem verdorrenden Einfluß des uniformen, banalen abendländischen Geschmacks - war eine Naturstimmung ausgedrückt und zugleich auch eine orientalische Seelenstimmung.'

      In einem japanischen Garten2000
      3.7
    • Lafcadio Hearn

      Japan's Great Interpreter : a New Anthology of His Writings, 1894-1904

      • 324 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      This collection of Lafcadio Hearn's writings, including ghost stories and letters, is published to mark the centenary of Hearn's arrival in Japan. Hearn was the son of an Anglo-Irish surgeon major in the British army and a Greek mother and became famous as one of Japan's great interpreters, at a time when Japan was undergoing dramatic social change as a result of the modernization programme begun in the 1860s.

      Lafcadio Hearn1992
      3.5
    • Nippon

      • 266 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Nachwort v. Arens, Detlef 9 hist. Phot., 17 Abb. im Text. 266 S.

      Nippon1981
      4.0
    • Exotics and Retrospectives

      • 299 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      This is a facsimile reprint of the original book by Lafcadio Hearn, rebuilt using the latest technology. There are no poor, missing or blurred pages and all photographic images have been professionally restored. At Yokai Publishing we believe that by restoring this title to print it will live on for generations to come.

      Exotics and Retrospectives1971
    • A blind musician with amazing talent is called upon to perform for the dead. Faceless creatures haunt an unwary traveler. A beautiful woman — the personification of winter at its cruelest — ruthlessly kills unsuspecting mortals. These and 17 other chilling supernatural tales — based on legends, myths, and beliefs of ancient Japan — represent the very best of Lafcadio Hearn's literary style. They are also a culmination of his lifelong interest in the endlessly fascinating customs and tales of the country where he spent the last fourteen years of his life, translating into English the atmospheric stories he so avidly collected. Teeming with undead samurais, man-eating goblins, and other terrifying demons, these 20 classic ghost stories inspired the Oscar®-nominated 1964 film of the same name.

      Kwaidan: Stories and studies of strange things1922
      3.9