Kwaidan by Lafcadio Hearn (1968, Paperback)

Description: Intro: Rare 1968 First paperback edition in Very Good condition! This First Dover paperback edition printed in 1968, is an unabridged republication of the work as published by The Shimbi Shoin, Ltd. Tokyo, in 1932 for the Limited Editions Club. The author spent 14 years in Japan collecting these stories and translating them from Japanese. There may be no better place to read a collection of Japanese ghostly legends. Synopsis:"Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things" by Lafcadio Hearn is a mesmerizing collection of Japanese ghost stories and folklore that delves into the eerie and mysterious aspects of Japanese culture. Each tale is steeped in rich, atmospheric detail, transporting readers to a world where the supernatural intertwines with the everyday. Hearn's evocative prose and deep understanding of Japanese traditions make this book a captivating journey into the unknown. Author:Lafcadio Hearn, born on June 27, 1850, on the Greek Ionian Island of Lefkada, was a writer, translator, and teacher who introduced Japanese culture and literature to the Western world. Before moving to Japan, he worked as a journalist in the United States, primarily in Cincinnati and New Orleans. In Japan, he married Koizumi Setsuko and had four children. Hearn's most famous works include "Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things" and "Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan." He became a naturalized Japanese citizen and is known in Japan as Koizumi Yakumo. Details:Title: Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange ThingsAuthor: Lafcadio HearnPublisher: Dover PublicationsPublication Date: 1968ISBN: 9780486219011Page Count: 113 pagesFormat: PaperpackIllustrations: Includes illustrations by Fujita YasumasaDimensions: Approximately 7.5 x 5 inchesLanguage: English

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