There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these mo...Daugiau...
There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these mo...Daugiau...
EDITORIAL by Gwen DaviesEAST ASIAN LITERATUREThe River Claims Its Debt Story by Phu c Ti n, translated from the Vietnamese by Nguy n An LyPowder to the People! The philosophy of Hokkaido capitalist ski bum, Jack Philips Biography/oral history...Daugiau...
The most enjoyable way to learn about an unfamiliar culture is through its storiesespecially when theyre told in two languages! Thai Stories for Language Learners introduces 28 entertaining Thai stories with bilingual Thai and English versions pre...Daugiau...
"e;Glimpses Of Unfamiliar Japan: First series"e; is an ancient Travelogue, Nonfiction story book written by Lafcadio Hearn. Offers a first rate useful resource for studying Japans cultural historical past and historic context. Lafcadio Hearn...Daugiau...
"e;Glimpses Of Unfamiliar Japan: Second Series"e; is an ancient Travelogue, Nonfiction story book written by Lafcadio Hearn. Offers a first rate useful resource for studying Japans cultural historical past and historic context. Lafcadio Hear...Daugiau...
In Ghostly Japan by Lafcadio Hearn is a captivating collection of Japanese folklore and ghost stories that delve into the supernatural and mythological traditions of traditional Japan. Hearn, renowned for his deep engagement with Japanese culture, pr...Daugiau...
"e;Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation"e; by Lafcadio Hearn offers a profound analysis of Japanese society and culture through the lens of a Western perspective. Hearn, renowned for his insightful cross-cultural observations, delves deep into...Daugiau...
A wonderful collection of memorable ghost stories and thought-provoking essays on insects. Included are: new introduction HEARN AND JAPAN,1904 INTRODUCTION, THE STORY OF MIMI-NASHI-HOICHI, THE CORPSE-RIDER, OSHIDORI, THE RECONCILIATION, THE STORY OF...Daugiau...
Lafcadio Hearn was born on the 27th June 1850 on the Ionian isle of Levkas in Greece to a British Army officer and a Greek Mother.His father, fearing for his career prospects at being married to a Greek Orthodox wife, sent them to Dublin whilst he co...Daugiau...
Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things is a captivating collection of supernatural tales and cultural observations written by Lafcadio Hearn. This book immerses readers in the mysterious and otherworldly realm of Japanese folklore, showcasing...Daugiau...
Kwaidan presents the complete text of Hearns classic 1903 book of Japanese ghost stories, collected during travels in his adopted homeland and presented in English for consumption by Western audiences. This edition pairs the original stories with tw...Daugiau...
Edgar Allan Poe, Andrew Jackson Davis, Hereward Carrington, Elsa Barker, others, Helena Blavatsky, various authors, Gambier Bolton, Lafcadio Hearn, George Wharton Edwards...
This collection of sixteen stories contains a mixture of stories about ghosts and contacts from spirits, some by celebrated authors, together with essays on psychical research. As Joseph French notes in the preface, even for the skeptic, tales of gh...Daugiau...
St. John D. Seymour, Ambrose Bierce, William T. Stead, Jack London, Katherine Rickford, Walter F. Prince, Algernon Blackwood, Andrew Jackson Davis, Edgar Allan Poe, Hereward Carrington...
This collection of sixteen stories contains a mixture of stories about ghosts and contacts from spirits, some by celebrated authors, together with essays on psychical research. As Joseph French notes in the preface, even for the skeptic, tales of gh...Daugiau...
Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the worlds greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics...Daugiau...
"e;Even as she screamed, her voice became thin, like a crying of wind; then she melted into a bright white mist that spired to the roof beams. Never again was she seen."e;Lafcadio Hearns Kwaidan (which means "e;ghost story"e; in Japa...Daugiau...
"e;Even as she screamed, her voice became thin, like a crying of wind; then she melted into a bright white mist that spired to the roof beams. Never again was she seen."e;Lafcadio Hearns Kwaidan (which means "e;ghost story"e; in Japa...Daugiau...
A haunting collection of Japanese folktales, translated and interpreted by the acclaimed Irish-Greek author and Japanophile. In 1904, Lafcadio Hearn introduced Western readers to the world of Japanese folklore with his collection of ghost stories, Kw...Daugiau...
The 15 essays collected here examine the inner spiritual life of Japan through the people that make Japan the unique place it is. The word "e;Kokoro"e; itself can be translated as "e;heart,"e; "e;spirit"e; or "e;inner mean...Daugiau...
