Lafcadio Hearn 
The Romance of the Milky Way and Other Studies and Stories (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) [EPUB ebook] 

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Published posthumously in 1905, this book contains some of Hearn’s uncollected work

and 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.

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Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904), also known as Koizumi Yakumo, was born in Greece, raised in Ireland, spent years in America, and finally became a citizen of Japan.  A journalist and translator, he played a major role in introducing Japanese culture to the West.  His translations of Japanese fairy tales and ghost stories were especially influential.

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Idioma Inglés ● Formato EPUB ● Páginas 234 ● ISBN 9781411464070 ● Tamaño de archivo 1.5 MB ● Edad 99-17 años ● Editorial Barnes & Noble ● Publicado 2011 ● Descargable 24 meses ● Divisa EUR ● ID 5864554 ● Protección de copia Adobe DRM
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