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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.
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In Ghostly Japan, Lafcadio Hearn
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- In Ghostly Japan
- Subtitle
- Japanese Legends of Ghosts, Yokai, Yurei, and Other Oddities
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lafcadio Hearn
- Publisher
- Waking Lion Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 140
- ISBN13
- 9781434105462
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- Tags
- Historical Themes, Religious Topics, Short Stories, Society, Japan, Ghosts and Apparitions, Japanese Literature, Folklore, Folk Culture, Knowledge, Landscape
- Rating
- 3.45 out of 5
- Description
- 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.