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The collection features eerie and captivating Japanese supernatural stories, blending delicate narratives with a profound spiritual essence. Lafcadio Hearn, a Westerner who embraced Japan, crafts these ghostly tales that evoke a sense of the unreal while grounding them in a haunting reality. Each story offers a glimpse into a mystical world, showcasing Hearn's unique perspective and deep appreciation for Japanese culture.
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Kwaidan, Lafcadio Hearn
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Kwaidan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lafcadio Hearn
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9781596050150
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Short Stories, Horror, Japan, Horror Short Stories, Japanese Literature
- First published
- 1903
- Original title
- Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- The collection features eerie and captivating Japanese supernatural stories, blending delicate narratives with a profound spiritual essence. Lafcadio Hearn, a Westerner who embraced Japan, crafts these ghostly tales that evoke a sense of the unreal while grounding them in a haunting reality. Each story offers a glimpse into a mystical world, showcasing Hearn's unique perspective and deep appreciation for Japanese culture.