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Lafcadio Hearn

Lafcadio Hearn's Books(4)

Shadowings

Shadowings

 Literature
5.0
Shadowings by Lafcadio Hearn
Books and Habits from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn

Books and Habits from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn

 Literature
5.0
Books and Habits from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn by Lafcadio Hearn
The Romance of the Milky Way, and Other Studies & Stories

The Romance of the Milky Way, and Other Studies & Stories

 Literature
5.0
Published posthumously in 1905, this book contains some of Hearn's uncollected workand is a charming interpretation of Japanese culture. In "The Romance of the Milky Way," Hearn examines the stories behind the age-old Tanabata festival. "Goblins" discusses poetry and some supernatural subjects particular to Japanese literature. "Ultimate Questions," is a lyrical response to Herbert Spencer's philosophy. Other essays include "Stranger than Fiction" and "A Letter from Japan," written in 1904, describing how Japanese society dealt with its war with Russia.
Two Years in the French West Indies

Two Years in the French West Indies

 Literature
5.0
Two Years in the French West Indies is one of two books Lafcadio Hearn produced during his two-year stay in Martinque and other Caribbean islands, where he fell under their tropical spell. Published in 1890, this enchanting collection details his sojourn with its loving "sketches" of the day-to-day life of the island people.