Lafcadio Hearn: Letters From Tokyo (1920) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163983928)

Lafcadio Hearn: Letters From Tokyo (1920) is a collection of personal letters written by Lafcadio Hearn during his time in Tokyo, Japan. Hearn was a writer and journalist who lived in Japan from 1890 until his death in 1904. The letters in this book were written to various friends and family members, and they provide a unique perspective on life in Japan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Hearn's experiences with Japanese culture, his observations on the natural world, and his thoughts on the political and social issues of the time. Hearn was particularly interested in Japanese folklore and mythology, and many of his letters discuss these topics in detail.The book also includes a number of photographs and illustrations, which help to bring Hearn's descriptions of Japan to life. Overall, Lafcadio Hearn: Letters From Tokyo (1920) is a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of the most important Western writers on Japan.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lafcadio Hearn
ISBN-10: 1163983926
ISBN-13: 9781163983928
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 382
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d