In Ghostly Japan

In Ghostly Japan

by Lafcadio Hearn

In Ghostly Japan is a collection of 14 stories by Lafcadio Hearn that explores the supernatural and folkloric traditions of Japan. The book includes both fictional ghost stories and non-fictional accounts of Japanese customs and beliefs. Hearn's writing is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a glimpse into a fascinating and unique culture.

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Lafcadio Hearn

Greece, Japan

Koizumi Yakumo, born Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, was a writer. He worked in the United States before moving to Japan and becoming Japanese. He was of Greek-Irish descent. He wrote about Japanese...

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