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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
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Fantasy, Young Adult, Religious Topics, Classics, Short Stories, Horror, Young Adult Fantasy, Society, Japan, Ghosts and Apparitions, Horror Short Stories, Japanese Literature, Folklore, Folk Culture, Historical Fantasy, 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.