"Kotto: Being Japanese Curios, with Sundry Cobwebs" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of stories that gives readers a peek into the world of old Japan through folklore and supernatural tales. Opening with a story about a woman challenged to test her bravery at a haunted waterfall, the book explores themes of courage, the unknown, and the weight of loss. The author uses these accounts to show cultural norms and moral lessons of the time by delving into the mysterious and sometimes strange aspects of Japanese life, while weaving together elements of suspense and deeper meanings about the human condition.
Kotto: Being Japanese Curios, with Sundry Cobwebs
By Lafcadio Hearn
Venture through ancient Japan where ghostly encounters and courageous acts reveal the hidden beliefs and chilling realities of a bygone era.
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About the AuthorYakumo 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.
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.
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