Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things Summary and Reviews

Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things
by Lafcadio Hearn

Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things
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Author: Lafcadio Hearn
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-03-15
ISBN: 0804836620
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

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Book Review: An Intriguing Look Into The Japanese "Fantastic"
Summary: 5 Stars

Kwaidan delivers chilling stories as well as eerie insight into the fantasy world of Japan. Lafcadio Hearn, who Tuttle Publishing claimed was "almost as Japanese as Haiku" provides an in depth look at the stories which he heard first hand in Japan; some of the stories have been part of the Japanese cannon for centuries deriving from Chinese tales, while others were created more recently. Hearn is careful to preface the stories with the history available and provides the reader with both an entertaining and educational reading experience.

Highly recommended for those studying Japanese culture, "pop" culture, or history. A great read for any otaku!

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