
Shadowings
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'Shadowings' is a multifaceted exploration of Japanese culture through the lens of Lafcadio Hearn's unique perspective. In the first part, “Stories From Strange Books,” Hearn collects and retells captivating folktales of ghostly encounters and eerie occurrences, showcasing the rich tradition of Japanese storytelling and its focus on the supernatural. The second section, “Japanese Studies,” provides a glimpse into Hearn's personal observations of Japanese customs and traditions. He explores the symbolism of cicadas, analyzes the significance of girls' names, and shares his appreciation for the nuanced beauty of traditional Japanese melodies. In the final section, “Fantasies,” Hearn steps into the role of a storyteller, crafting his own tales and essays that often delve into themes of mysticism, the supernatural, and the interplay between reality and the unseen. Hearn's writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose and evocative descriptions, transporting the reader to the heart of Japanese culture and its intriguing blend of the earthly and the ethereal.Book Details
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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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