"Chita: A Memory of Last Island" by Lafcadio Hearn is a story set in 19th-century Louisiana, where the vibrant and beautiful Last Island meets its tragic end. Hearn paints a picture of a lively resort community enjoying a festive gathering, unaware of the approaching hurricane. Contrasting the beauty of the bayous and islands with the revelry of the hotel guests, Hearn builds a sense of impending doom as the storm's power grows. The island, once a symbol of gaiety, heads toward utter destruction, illustrating the theme of nature's overwhelming power triumphing over human carelessness.
Chita: A Memory of Last Island
By Lafcadio Hearn
In 19th-century Louisiana, the gaiety of a vibrant resort community is tragically swept away by a catastrophic hurricane, forever altering the fate of a once-thriving island.
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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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