Lafcadio Hearn
Yakumo Koizumi , born Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, was a writer, translator, and teacher who introduced the culture and literature of Japan to the West. His writings offered unprecedented insight into Japanese culture, especially his collections of legends and ghost stories, such as Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things. Before moving to Japan and becoming a Japanese citizen, he worked as a journalist in the United States, primarily in Cincinnati and New Orleans. His writings about New Orleans, based on his decade-long stay there, are also well-known.
On reading in relation to literature
"On Reading in Relation to Literature" by Lafcadio Hearn is an insightful lecture series published in the early 20th century, likely in the 1920s. Thi...
By Lafcadio Hearn
Some Chinese Ghosts
"Some Chinese Ghosts" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores a variety of supernatural...
By Lafcadio Hearn
Books and Habits, from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn
"Books and Habits, from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of essays and lectures written in the early 20th century. Th...
By Lafcadio Hearn
Kokoro: Hints and Echoes of Japanese Inner Life
"Kokoro: Hints and Echoes of Japanese Inner Life" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of essays reflecting on the complexities of Japanese culture and p...
By Lafcadio Hearn
Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan: Second Series
"Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan: Second Series" by Lafcadio Hearn is a cultural exploration written during the late 19th century. This work serves as a ...
By Lafcadio Hearn
Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan: First Series
"Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan: First Series" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of sketches and essays written during the late 19th century that captur...
By Lafcadio Hearn
In Ghostly Japan
"In Ghostly Japan" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of supernatural stories written during the late 19th century. This work delves into various aspec...
By Lafcadio Hearn
Two years in the French West Indies
"Two Years in the French West Indies" by Lafcadio Hearn is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work captures Hearn's experiences...
By Lafcadio Hearn
Letters from the Raven: Correspondence of L. Hearn with Henry Watkin
"Letters from the Raven: Correspondence of L. Hearn with Henry Watkin" by Hearn is a collection of letters written in the late 19th century. This work...
By Lafcadio Hearn
"Out of the East": Reveries and Studies in New Japan
"Out of the East: Reveries and Studies in New Japan" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of essays and reflections written in the late 19th century. The...
By Lafcadio Hearn
Gleanings in Buddha-Fields: Studies of Hand and Soul in the Far East
"Gleanings in Buddha-Fields: Studies of Hand and Soul in the Far East" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. T...
By Lafcadio Hearn
Kotto: Being Japanese Curios, with Sundry Cobwebs
"Kotto: Being Japanese Curios, with Sundry Cobwebs" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of Japanese folklore and stories written in the early 20th centu...
By Lafcadio Hearn
"Gombo Zhèbes." Little Dictionary of Creole Proverbs
"Gombo Zhèbes: Little Dictionary of Creole Proverbs" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of folklore and proverbs written in the late 19th century. The ...
By Lafcadio Hearn
Exotics and Retrospectives
"Exotics and Retrospectives" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of essays and reflections written in the late 19th century. This work draws on the auth...
By Lafcadio Hearn
Shadowings
"Shadowings" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of short stories and essays written in the early 20th century. The work primarily explores Japanese cul...
By Lafcadio Hearn
Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things
"Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. This work is...
By Lafcadio Hearn
Chita: A Memory of Last Island
"Chita: A Memory of Last Island" by Lafcadio Hearn is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds on the Louisiana coast, specific...
By Lafcadio Hearn
Two Years in the French West Indies
"Two Years in the French West Indies" by Lafcadio Hearn is a travel narrative composed in the late 19th century. The work chronicles Hearn's encounter...
By Lafcadio Hearn
Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation
"Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation" by Lafcadio Hearn is an analytical essay written during the early 20th century. The text seeks to delve into the...
By Lafcadio Hearn
Stray leaves from strange literature; and, Fantastics and other fancies
"Stray Leaves from Strange Literature" and "Fantastics and Other Fancies" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of literary works that explores various my...
By Lafcadio Hearn